As occupational therapists we continually strive to improve our services , the same is true for RCOT ’ s governance . We want to make changes to ensure our governance is responsive and focused to have the greatest impact for our members and the wider profession .”
marketing , to help them run the business aspects of the organisation .
We ’ ll be updating and modernising our current rules to simplify language and improve clarity , and ensure that we are fully compliant with current legal standards .
We ’ re also making some voting changes . In the past , we ’ ve put everything to members ’ vote . In the future , where it ’ s legally correct , BAOT Council will vote on changes to our operating rules ( known as Articles of Association ).
We ’ ll be sharing the proposed changes with members on our governance hub and providing opportunities for you to understand more about them , ask questions and meet with Council to discuss them , before they go to our Annual General Meeting on 27 June .
In the next couple of years , we will be looking at the governance model that will best serve us in
As occupational therapists we continually strive to improve our services , the same is true for RCOT ’ s governance . We want to make changes to ensure our governance is responsive and focused to have the greatest impact for our members and the wider profession .”
the future . This will include looking at our overall legal structure and how we can make it more effective , as well as the make-up of our governing bodies to see long term what roles , experience and knowledge are needed .
Commenting on the direction of travel , Leah Madnick , Head of Allied Health Professionals for Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services
14 OTnews April 2024