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Appointing and removing trustees and local governors

Learn how trustees and local governors are appointed and the process for removal.

Guidance
06/03/2026

The academy trust’s articles of association will tell you the types and number of trustees there must/can be on the board and how they are appointed. The process varies according to the category of trustee.

This page covers:

  • the different categories of trustee and how they are appointed or elected
  • the appointment and election of local governors
  • considerations for removing trustees and local governors
  • the procedure for removal and appeals

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