accountable to the public and
should develop a dialogue
that connects the organisation
properly with the public they
serve (see 6.2). The electoral
process provides an additional
accountability mechanism for
elected governors and they can
be said to represent the public,
in the democratic sense of
‘represent’.
Appointed governors’
backgrounds and experience
are often factors in their
appointment. This means
that they bring particular
perspectives or expertise, but
their views cannot be expected to
be ‘representative’ or typical of
others with similar backgrounds.
It is very important that a
wide range of experiences and
perspectives inform governance
decisions. This is enhanced by the
participation of a cross-section of
the public in governance decision
making (see 5.1).