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Statutory duties of SJAC trustees Ensuring the organisation pursues our stated objects (purposes), as defined in our governing document, by developing and agreeing a long term strategy. Ensuring the organisation complies with our governing document (i.e. our trust deed, constitution or memorandum and articles of association), charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations. Ensuring the organisation applies resources exclusively in pursuance of our charitable objects (i.e. the charity must not spend money on activities that are not included in our own objects, however worthwhile or charitable those activities are) for the benefit of the public. Safeguarding the good name and values of our organisation. Ensuring the organisation defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets. Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the organisation, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place. Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation. Protecting and managing the property of the charity and ensuring the proper investment of the charitys funds. Ensuring that the charity provides safe, appropriate clinical care and excellence in our training provision. Following proper and formal arrangements for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal and remuneration of the Chief Executive. Commitment Preparing for and attending quarterly in person meetings of the Board each year (currently full days during working hours). Attending St John Ambulance Cymrus AGM (which usually precedes the June Board meeting). Being a member of, and actively participating in, at least one (usually more) of the Boards Standing Committees: Audit Risk & Governance People Clinical Governance Financial Resource Fundraising & Engagement Digital & Data Priory Honours & Awards which all meet at least quarterly. This will include a mixture of face-to-face, hybrid and online meetings, and the requisite preparation work and following up of actions outside the meetings. Supporting St John Ambulance Cymru events throughout the year, including the annual Investitures. Being responsive to emails and being available to offer ad hoc assistance / advice as required. In addition to the above statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve scrutinising Board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.