This program provides board directors and chief executives with insights and proven strategies to build and lead boards more effectively. Although laws surrounding LLCs don't require you to name a president or CEO, having a designated head may help clarify the roles and duties.The Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity (CEO) is the Community Action Agency (CAA) for Philadelphia. 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. A board of directors is an executive committee that supervises the activities of a business, a nonprofit organization, or a government agency. Some discussions are appropriately held just among the board members—without the CEO. They can still have a Board of Directors as well, but it is not required. The model for CEOs serving on the board started in the corporate world.