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Purpose, Responsibilities and Tasks of the Governing Board --
[ $27.95
]From the overarching purpose of a board down to the ten specific tasks every board must handle, this article provides an exceptional look at the role and responsibilities of a governing board. A must for every board member.
Author: Bill Dann,
Page Length: 16
Board-Management Roles Worksheet and Answers --
[ $27.95
]This comprehensive document lists 23 common responsibilities in an organization that are the purview of either the board or management, yet are very often mistakenly being handled by the wrong group. Test your board’s knowledge on which of the 23 are their tasks and which are management’s, then review the correct answers to determine where changes need to be made within your organization.
Author: Bill Dann,
Page Length: 10
Liabilities of a Board Member --
[ $9.95
]Two broad categories encompass the legal obligations of board members. Gain a better understanding of the Duty of Loyalty and the Duty of Care in this excellent article.
Author: William Dann,
Page Length: 4
How a Corporation Works --
[ $14.95
]A superb set of guidelines for operating within sound legal parameters as a board member. Written by legal faculty, Jay Fountain, this article is a must-read for new board members and an excellent refresher for seasoned directors
Author: Jay Fountain,
Page Length: 7 pages
Ten Commandments for Company Governance --
[ $9.95
]A quick and fun look at ten very real responsibilities of a governing board. This article makes a great introduction to tasks that must be handled as a director, and becomes a stepping stone to the process of creating a strong board.
Author: Jay Fountain,
Page Length: 4