board member

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board member

The board member reviews the financial report during the meeting.

Definition

Noun: - A member of a governing board: A person who has been formally elected or appointed to serve on the board of directors or a similar governing body of an organization, such as a corporation, non-profit, school, or association. Board members are responsible for overseeing the organization's activities, setting its strategic direction, and ensuring it meets its legal and fiduciary obligations.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The board member voted against the proposed merger.
    • She was appointed as a board member for the charitable foundation.
    • All board members are required to attend the quarterly meeting.
Advanced Usage
  • "Independent board member": A board member who is not part of the company's management and has no significant business or personal ties to the company, ensuring objective oversight.

    • The committee is chaired by an independent board member.
  • "Outside board member": Similar to an independent member, an individual from outside the organization's management team who serves on the board.

    • We are seeking an outside board member with expertise in finance.
Variants and Related Words
  • Board of directors (n): The entire group of board members elected to govern a corporation.

    • The board of directors will make the final decision.
  • Trustee (n): A type of board member, often for a charity, foundation, or trust, who holds a fiduciary responsibility.

    • He serves as a trustee for the university's endowment.
Synonyms
  • Director: A member of a board of directors.
  • Governor: A member of a governing body, especially for institutions like schools or banks.
Related Phrases
  • "Sit on the board": To serve as a board member.

    • She sits on the boards of several technology startups.
  • "Board seat": A position as a member on a board.

    • He was offered a board seat at the new company.
board member

The board member reviews the financial report during the meeting.

Noun
  1. a member of a governing board