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Carver Guide 12: The CEO Role Under Policy Governance

This issue of the Carver Guide is presented to advise what ought to be the role of the CEO if the board is using the policy governance model. Carver seeks to establish broad discretion by the CEO to meet the expectations of their governing board. Issues such as: ideal CEO responsibilities, CEO-board relationship, and faults of traditional CEO roles.

Key Terms: board governance, board leadership, board management, CEO roles, CEO/Board relations, communications, governance,

The CEO Role Under Policy Governance (Carverguide, vol. 12)

Author: Carver, John & Mayhew, Miriam
Published: 1997

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Having Unclear Roles of the Board and CEO

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Having Unclear Roles of the Board and CEO

The board should develop detailed roles and responsibilities for each board member, specific to each role. The CEO's role and responsibilities should also be clear, so there should be an explanation of how the CEO should interact with the board and at board meetings.

Source:
Adapted From: Practical Problems and Solutions: Governance Do's and Don'ts: An Overview - Institute on Governance

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Executive and Board Relationship

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Carver Guide 12: The CEO Role Under Policy Governance

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Common Pitfalls

Having Unclear Roles of the Board and CEO

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