Responsible for leading the Board, preparing Board meeting agendas, ensuring directors are properly briefed
in all matters, and facilitating Board discussions;
Chair all Board meetings and executive sessions,
except meetings of the
non-management
directors;
Act as the
Companys representative to key constituents when requested by the Chief Executive Officer;
Manage
the Boards relationship with the Chief Executive Officer;
Help lead the Board in exercising its
oversight functions, including those involved in executive succession, assessing the Companys short- and long-term strategies, reviewing the strength and weaknesses of major strategic transactions, reviewing risk management, assessing overall
quality and effectiveness of the Chief Executive Officers leadership and performance, and the overall performance of the Company;
Oversee the Boards self-evaluation process; and
Chair all stockholder meetings
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Maintain their respective positions as industry
leaders and experts;
Provide input into the short- and long-term strategic direction of the Company;
Assist the Board and the Company in maintaining appropriate standards of corporate governance, including the
size, structure, and membership of the Board, and the composition of standing Board Committees;
Interview all prospective Board candidates; and
Attend to external relationships, including maintaining relationships with key leadership, founders, and
principals of competitors, other industry members, as well as key distributors and retail accounts
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Provide stability and continue to support sound corporate governance of the Company;
Continue to be a trusted advisor to the Board and senior management, sharing his knowledge and
expertise;
When requested by the Chief Executive Officer or the Executive Chairman, act as the
Companys representative to key constituents;
Serve as a representative and ambassador by
participating in leadership roles in regional and local community efforts and philanthropy;
Provide
formal education and training to Board members not less than once a year;
Assist Executive Chairman in
performing his duties and perform such duties in the Chairmans absence; and
Participate in Company
activities to develop talent and identify top performers within the Company
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