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A board of directors has a vital function of corporate governance that is to ensure that the company is legally run and in the best interests of shareholders and other stakeholders. This requires the board to operate independently of management and focusing on the company’s major managing data privacy in cloud computing issues, not just the day-to-day activities.

The board is accountable for the management of risk, the operation and strategy of a company, as well as other decisions that are reserved for it. It also selects and oversees the performance of the CEO and the succession planning process for the CEO and sets the company’s culture and purpose.

It also supports the interests of shareholders, makes sure that financial data is properly reported and ensures that investors receive all relevant information that could affect their holdings. It also takes steps to protect the integrity of a business and prevent fraud and other deception. Directors should be encouraged to be informed regularly in particular about the latest technology and key issues like environmental governance, social, and governance (ESG), or global crises that affect the way in which businesses are managed.

A well-structured committee structure, with the secretary and chair is essential in effective governance. It is important to establish a culture of open communication and collaboration between all members of the committee. The secretary of the committee will assist to set the agenda, and keep minutes of meetings and distribute them to all members of the committee.

A committee should have the confidence to rely on its advisers for advice, reports and opinions. It is important that the committee comprehends the role of these advisors and evaluates their expertise.