Corporate boards are a level of oversight between the managers that run the company and its shareholders. They are accountable for establishing policy, overseeing the officers who manage day-to-day operations, ensuring that the business is legally operating and that its financial stability is maintained. They act as a link between the corporation and all its stakeholders, which includes clients, employees and vendors.\n<\/p>\n
To fulfill these responsibilities the board must have a broad range of knowledge and skills. So, most boards seek members with diverse backgrounds who are able to provide advice and support in areas that might be of concern. For example the board might want to include someone on its board with expertise in international finance, or who is knowledgeable of a particular regulatory agency.\n<\/p>\n
As a rule most boards are legally required to include at least one member who is an officer of the company. This ensures that the member of the board is aware of any issues that could be faced by management and can respond accordingly.\n<\/p>\n