TDH Governance

District Health Boards have eleven members, seven of which are elected during trienniallocal body elections and up to four members appointed by the Minister. The Minister also appoints the Board Chair and Deputy Chair from the members. Boards are required to have two Maori representatives and in general reflect the diversity of people and interests within the Tairawhiti region.

The Board is responsible for funding most publicly funded health and disability support services in Te Tairawhiti District and for Te Tairawhiti people who need these services out of Te Tairawhiti. While the funding is provided by Central Government, it is up to the Board to decide within the guidelines provided what health and disability support services are needed and how to fund these services to best meet the health and disability needs of our population. For further information regarding the distribution of Tairawhiti's health funding, refer to the District Strategic Plan.

The Board also has responsibility for planning decisions across the range of health and non-health sectors in Tairawhiti and to influence the broader determinants of health.

• TDH Board
• Public Meetings
• Meeting Agendas & Minutes
• Scheduled Meetings
• Board and statutory committee meetings are open to the public and are notified in the Public Notices section of the Gisborne Herald at least two weeks prior to the meeting.

Advisory Committees to the Board

There are three statutory Committes required under the New Zealand Public Health and Disabilities Act 2001:

Community & Public Health Advisory Committee (CPHAC)

Provides advice to the Board:

• On the health status of the Tairawhiti population
• Advises on the mix and range of services that will best meet health improvement and independence objectives.
• On the best use of health funding for this sector
• Ensures the overall health gain of the population is being achieved.
• How to manage the link between primary and secondary services.

Disability Support Advisory Committee (DSAC)

Advises the Board on issues facing people with impairments and older people and the use of disability support funding.

Hospital Advisory Committee (HAC)

Monitors the financial and operational performance of the provider services including Gisborne Hospital for Tairawhiti District Health.

Other Committees established to provide advice to the Tairawhiti District Health Board:

Audit Committee:	Monitors the financial performance of the DHB, liaises with external auditors and receives reports from the internal auditor.
Quality Committee:	Sets the direction for TDH's overall quality improvement programme and monitors clinical quality, patient satisfaction and accreditation of services. Te Waiora o Nukutaimemeha (TWON) the purpose of this Maori Health Advisory Committee is to provide guidance, direction and to take responsibility for all aspects of Maori Health within Te Tairawhiti.
Clinical Board:	Provides clinical governance and leadership for TDH and advice to the Board.