Board Chair
/ˈbɔːrd tʃɛr/
Definitions
- (n.) The presiding officer of a board of directors responsible for leading meetings and overseeing governance.
The board chair called the meeting to order and set the agenda.
Forms
- board chairs
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Commentary
The term typically denotes the highest-ranking officer of a board; drafting should clarify the scope of authority and whether the role is executive or non-executive.
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