Form with which the board of directors of a corporation records the contents of its annual meeting.
Form with which the board of directors of a corporation records the contents of its annual meeting.
The chair of a meeting, also known as a chairperson, is the elected officer of an organized group, such as a board or committee. During the meeting, it is a chair's responsibility to prepare the meeting agenda, open the meeting, facilitate discussion and keep the conversation focused and balanced.
Directors' meetings refer to board meetings or board committee meetings where different viewpoints are considered before deciding on a course of action. Directors must be able to establish that their decisions are made with care and diligence, in good faith and for a proper purpose.
The Board Chair is often seen as a meeting facilitator. In reality, the Board Chair responsibilities are far greater than that. The Board Chair maintains focus on what is best for the company or organization. He/she facilitates good board leadership and governance and sets the tone for the meetings.
Calling a directors' meeting (1) Any director may call a directors' meeting by giving notice of the meeting to the directors or by authorising the company secretary (if any) to give such notice.
Special meetings must be authorized in the bylaws or they cannot be held. The provisions in the bylaws should state who has the authority to call special meetings (often the president -or- a stated number of members), and how much notice is required.
Chairperson or president: This individual leads and manages the board of directors. They are responsible for setting agendas, running board meetings, establishing committees, and other duties.
Chair / Chairman / Chairperson The chair is the person who leads the board. The chair runs board meetings and ensures all agenda items are considered. The chair is the team leader for the board, and is responsible for getting the most out of each individual board member.