Scheme of delegation
The ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Group Scheme of Delegation (SoD) outlines the framework for delegation of authority for decision making across the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Group. It clarifies ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ decision making and the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ’s role in decision making for ÂÌñ»»ÆÞi, ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Foundation and ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Holdco.
The Scheme explains the body who is the final decision maker and the role of other bodies, where applicable, in reaching the decision. The Scheme has been updated and this updated version was approved by ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Council in 2024.
It displays:
- The Final decision maker - this can be ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Council/Board or a Committee. If it is not Council, the delegated powers allow them to make the final decision.
- Who scrutinises/reviews the document(s) before they can be recommended to the final decision maker
- Who is notified of a decision that has been taken by another body, in line with the Scheme of Delegation.
These delegations are included in one overall schedule, which is a very large document. To aid transparency in sharing with our members and stakeholders, we have prepared a separate document for each body who has delegated authority. These documents are available below.
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Decision Making
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Council is the governing body of the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ. The Scheme of Delegation explains the delegated powers and authority that ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Council has given to Committees and Boards to assist them in decision making on behalf of the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ membership*. This updated document clarifies the role that each Committee / Board, which are all made up of elected and appointed ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ members, has in decision making on behalf of our members.
* To note, operational decisions made by the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Executive Team are not included in the Scheme of Delegation.
- Council
- Group Audit Committee
- Finance and Investment Committee
- Trade Union Committee
- Professional Nursing Committee
- Governance Committee
- Group Remuneration Committee
- Group EDI Committee
- Agenda Committee
- International Committee
- Awards Committee
- Country and Regional Boards
We have also prepared three visual examples of how delegated powers work. They are:
- Decision making process for ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ membership undertaken industrial action
- Decision making process for financial activity - there is a schedule of financial limits to ensure compliance with financial regulations
- Decision that requires AGM approval
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ's role in ÂÌñ»»ÆÞi, ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Foundation and ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Holdco Decision Making
The governing documents of ÂÌñ»»ÆÞF and ÂÌñ»»ÆÞi are their respective Articles of Association. In addition, Service Level Agreements are in place between the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ and ÂÌñ»»ÆÞi and the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ and ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Foundation. These documents clarify decision making and delegated powers across the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Group. The Scheme of Delegation summarises the delegated powers for ÂÌñ»»ÆÞi, ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Foundation and ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Holdco.
If you require more information please email governance.support@rcn.org.uk