Policies & procedures
Appointing and removing trustees and local governors
Learn how trustees and local governors are appointed and the process for removal.
Guidance
29/03/2022
Your academy trust鈥檚听articles of association听will tell you the number and type of trustees and how they are appointed. The process varies according to the category of trustee.
This page covers:
- the different categories of trustee, whether they are appointed or elected and who by
- considerations for removing trustees and local governors
- the procedure for removal and appeals
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