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Signs showing the different things to consider when conducting a board orientation

Blog

· Jun 26, 2018

· 6 min read

Board orientation 101

By The Diligent team

There's no standard format for conducting board orientations. Most corporations navigate the process through trial and error.

Chalk board with question marks written across the entire board

Blog

· Jun 20, 2018

· 6 min read

Directors and officers questionnaire template

By The Diligent team

The D&O Questionnaires assist boards of directors in determining whether the directors on their boards are independent. Use this template to help guide you.

Person reviewing the legal requirements for board minutes

Blog

· Jun 15, 2018

· 6 min read

What are the legal requirements for board minutes?

By The Diligent team

All states have passed laws that pertain to the legal requirements of board meeting minutes for businesses to keep a legal record of every meeting.

Board members onboard a new board member to their meetings

Blog

· Jun 13, 2018

· 7 min read

How to smoothly transition new board members into your meetings

By The Diligent team

Making a smooth transition onto a municipal board can be hard. These are the most effective ways to integrate a new board member into the meeting process.

Nonprofit board meetings minutes template

Blog

· Jun 13, 2018

· 6 min read

Nonprofit board meeting minutes template

By The Diligent team

There's no exact standard format for taking nonprofit board meeting minutes. The minutes are a reflection of the organization's culture and mission.

Image representing an executive session taking place

Blog

· Jun 7, 2018

· 6 min read

Executive session agendas: How they differ from open meeting agendas

By The Diligent team

The agenda for a closed meeting includes six features not present in an agenda for an open meeting, and it's vital to know the difference.

Someone completing an audit trail

Blog

· Jun 1, 2018

· 4 min read

The importance of audit trails for business security and compliance

By The Diligent team

Audit trails, though a complex process, are important for modern business. The automation of corporate operations has made auditing an easier task for organizations.

A stack of files signifying the role of the governance department in entity management.

Blog

· May 30, 2018

· 4 min read

The role of the governance department in entity management

By The Diligent team

The role of the governance department is a crucial one regarding the practices within the emerging science of entity management, where they have to pay special attention to how sophisticated technology can leverage best governance practices to help your entities and the broader enterprise.

Person looks at a hologram with data against the backdrop of the city at dusk

Blog

· May 25, 2018

· 6 min read

What is the role of the cyber-risk committee?

By The Diligent team

A cyber-risk committee may be defined as a sub-group of a board of directors that identifies, evaluates and monitors all cyber-risk activities for the board

Abstract image representing the role of the investment committee

Blog

· May 23, 2018

· 6 min read

What is the role of the investment committee?

By The Diligent team

The Investment Committee is responsible for the actions and decisions of the CIO and staff, while the board is responsible for the actions of the committee.

Municipal board addresses rolling quorums and open meetings inside pictured hall

Blog

· May 18, 2018

· 7 min read

Municipal boards: Avoid rolling quorums and follow open meeting laws

By The Diligent team

Common sense and a history of rulings suggest guidelines for keeping municipal board communications compliant with open meeting laws.

Image of buildings in Canada

Blog

· May 18, 2018

· 6 min read

The roles and responsibilities of a board of directors in Canada

By The Diligent team

The roles of the board of directors in Canada are dictated by law and main duties are fiduciary duties, Duty of Care & understanding of all liabilities.

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