A monograph that describes requirements, structures and uses of
Board Committees in effective corporate governance. (2000)
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| INTRODUCTION |
1
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| GENERAL TRENDS |
3
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| REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER INFLUENCES |
7
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| INDEPENDENCE ISSUES |
11
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| DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO BOARD COMMITTEES |
13
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| LIABILITY CONCERNS OF BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS |
15
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| BOARD COMMITTEE PRACTICES AT ASCS MEMBER COMPANIES |
19
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Role of the Corporate Secretary
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19
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Committee Structure and Oversight Roles
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21
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Standing Committees
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22
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Special Committees
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23
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Committee Appointment and Rotation Practices
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24
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Comparison of Core Board Committee Practices
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26
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| LIST OF APPENDICES |
29
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A: Definitions of Board Committee Independence
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30
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B: Sample Annual Schedule of Board and Committee Agenda Items
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37
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C-1: Sample Bylaw Provisions on Board Committees-General
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40
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C-2: Sample Bylaw Provisions on Board Committees-Specific
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41
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D-1: Sample Board Resolutions Establishing a Standing Committee
(Compensation and Executive)
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44
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D-2: Sample Board Resolutions Establishing a Special Committee
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46
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E-1: Form of Board Committee Charter
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48
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E-2: Sample Board Committee Charter (Compensation)
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50
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F-1: Form of Board Committee Self-Assessment
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55
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F-2: Sample Board Committee Self-Assessment (Nominating/Governance)
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57
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G: General Background Information for New Committee Members
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60
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