The Chair intimated that this would be Donny’s last meeting of the IJB. She advised that Donny was appointed to the NHS Board on 1 July 2014 and that this appointment came to an end on 30 June 2020. She acknowledged Donny’s input to the work of the IJB since being appointed as Vice Chair in 2015 and his ‘fairness’ as Chair during which he had chaired 26 meetings.
The Chair thanked Donny both on a professional and personal capacity and wished him well for the future.
The Chief Officer intimated that he worked with Donny in the mid 1990’s and in relation to the IJB, thanked Donny for the clear guidance and leadership given as well as being clear on his expectations as both Chair and Vice Chair of the IJB. He thanked Donny for the advice and support offered throughout that time as well as his ‘attention to detail’.
Members of the IJB paid tribute to Donny and paid particular mention of the deep respect they held him in, his pub quizzes, values, his considerate nature and described him as dynamic.
Donny then thanked members and officers and advised that he felt he had a very good inclusive relationship with everyone during his time on the IJB, wished everyone well and encouraged members and officers to keep the good work going.