You need to have a board of directors, but it doesn't have to be large. In fact, you can be the only member of your board when you're starting out.Some discussions are appropriately held just among the board members—without the CEO. In a surprise shift, fewer firms are picking CEOs as outside directors. Is it a trend that makes sense? In the past, company boards recruited nearly exclusively from the ranks of current or retired CEOs, CFOs or existing board members. The Commission appoints the County Administrator, County Attorney and County Auditor. The Commission also appoints numerous advisory and regulatory boards. Many people know that a company CEO meets with the board of directors every month. But very few know exactly what the CEO and the board need to talk about.