Board Member

/ˈbɔrd ˈmɛmbər/

Definitions

  1. (n.) An individual elected or appointed to serve on the governing body of a corporation, nonprofit, or other organization, responsible for overseeing management and policymaking.
    The board member voted in favor of the new corporate strategy.

Forms

  • board members

Commentary

A board member ordinarily owes fiduciary duties such as loyalty and care, making clarity in the role essential in corporate and nonprofit governance documents.

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