Standard A18: Board composition

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The board is comprised of no less than 3 (but preferably 5 or more) directors, a majority of whom must be at arm’s length to each other, to the most senior staff person and/or other management staff. No employee may be a director. See also: Imagine Canada Standards Program Interpretation Guide on Board Composition.

Standard A18 Explained

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Standard A18: Board composition