Governance Committee
Definitions
- (n.) A committee within an organization tasked with overseeing and ensuring effective governance practices, including compliance, risk management, and strategic policy formulation.
The governance committee reviewed the compliance reports to ensure the board followed legal and ethical standards.
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- governance committee
- governance committees
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Commentary
Typically established by a board of directors, governance committees play a key role in monitoring organizational adherence to laws and internal policies.
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