Board of Directors Authorization Charter

This sample establishes guidelines and responsibilities for developing a board of directors authorization charter.

The board oversees the conduct of the corporation’s business by management and review of the corporation’s financial objectives and major corporate plans, strategies and actions. The board of directors exercises leadership, enterprise, integrity and judgment in directing the corporation to promote the best interests of shareholders in terms of corporate governance; fiduciary responsibilities; compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and maintenance of accounting, financial or other controls.