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Independent Board Leadership:
Non-Executive Chairs, Lead Directors
and Presiding Directors

A comprehensive look at whether and how companies should split the roles of Chairman and CEO and/or appoint an independent Lead Director or a Presiding Director. (2007)
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Table of Contents

I. Introduction
2
 
II. The Regulatory Environment and Other Factors Driving the Trend of Designating a Non-Executive Chair and/or Lead Director
4
   
III. Models of Leadership: Current and Emerging Board Structures and Pros and Cons of Various Structures
7
 
IV. Differentiating the Roles of CEO, Chair, Lead Director and Presiding Director 13
 
V. Procedural, Administrative and Compensation Issues
16
 
VI. Methods of Enhancing Board Independence and Accountability Beyond Structural Changes
22
 
VII. Conclusion
23
   
References
 
Appendix A - Related Data
24
Appendix B - Sample Governance Guidelines Addressing Board Leadership
37
Appendix C - Sample Job Descriptions
41
Appendix D - Related resources
53

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