Attorney General's Guide for Board Members of a ... - Mass.Gov

Table of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction .......................................................................................................................................... 1I. Board Members Have Responsibilities ..................................................................................... 3II. You Have the Right to Information ......................................................................................... 3III. Make Sure Your Board is Vital and Diverse .......................................................................... 4IV. Choose and Evaluate Your Chief Executive Officer Carefully ....................................... 5V. Get Involved in Setting Executive Compensation .............................................................. 6VI. Beware of Conflicts of Interest .................................................................................................7VII. Pay Close Attention to Financial Matters ............................................................................ 9VIII. Educate Yourself ...................................................................................................................... 10IX. Other Resources to Assist You in Your Responsibilities ................................................. 11The Attorney General’s Guide for Board Members of a Charitable Organization