News & Issues

07/28/2010

Society Request to SEC to Open Comment Period on Proxy Access for Small Companies of July 28, 2010

06/01/2010

Society Comment Letter to the PCAOB in response to Release No. 2010-001 "Proposed Auditing Standard Related to Communications with Audit Committees and Related Amendments to Certain PCAOB Auditing Standards"

02/23/2010

SEC Proxy Disclosure Enhancements; Correction

02/22/2010

SEC Final Rule: Amendments to Rules Requiring Internet Availability of Proxy Materials

02/09/2010

Letter to Senate Banking Committee on Proxy Access (signed on behalf of 25 corporations, many of which have Society members)

01/25/2010

SEC proposes changes to Rule 10b-18 share buyback safe harbor related to timing, pricing, and "merger exclusion"

01/19/2010

New Comment Letter to the SEC Re: File No. S7-10-09 (Facilitating Shareholder Director Nominations)

10/14/2009

Directorship Magazine D100 BOARDROOM LEADERS FOR 2009 have been selected and we are proud to congratulate our members Douglas Chia, Charles Elson, Peggy Foran, Holly Gregory, David Katz, Rich Koppes, Mark Preisinger, Danette Smith, Paul Washington, and our President, David Smith.
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If you are interested in applying for the position of President and CEO of the Society, please send your resume and a cover letter (including compensation requirements) for receipt by May 15, 2010 to:

Katherine K. Combs
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