GOVERNANCE
The new model will no longer use elections to decide who sits at the
table, rather, directors will be appointed to the board
rent 39). “The evidence was clear – small teams make
more effective decisions,” she said.
Advisory groups, she said, will address the concern
about loss of diversity with a smaller board. Under the
new model, the board may strike ongoing or ad hoc
groups as needed. This way, decision-making is in-
formed by a diverse range of perspectives.
Another significant change is that the CNO will have
an equal number of public and nurse members on its
board. Having equal public and professional members
in