# Corporate Governance

> Support corporate governance — board materials, meeting minutes, policy review, fiduciary compliance, and governance calendar. TRIGGER when: user says /corporate-governance, needs board meeting preparation, or asks about corporate governance practices.

- Skill: `ashutoshsrivastava17/corporate-governance` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add ashutoshsrivastava17/corporate-governance`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/ashutoshsrivastava17/corporate-governance/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Productivity
- Author: ashutoshsrivastava17 (https://skillmd.com/u/ashutoshsrivastava17)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/ashutoshsrivastava17/corporate-governance

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# Corporate Governance

> **Disclaimer:** Not legal advice. Consult qualified legal counsel for governance decisions.

## Process
### Step 1: Establish Governance Calendar
| Activity | Frequency | Lead |
|----------|-----------|------|
| Board meeting | Quarterly | Corporate Secretary |
| Committee meetings | Per charter | Committee Chair |
| Annual shareholder meeting | Annual | Corporate Secretary |
| Policy review | Annual | Legal |
| Compliance certification | Annual | Compliance |
| Board evaluation | Annual | Governance Committee |
### Step 2: Prepare Board Materials
| Document | Content |
|----------|---------|
| Agenda | Topics, presenters, time allocation |
| CEO report | Business update, strategic initiatives |
| Financial package | Statements, KPIs, budget vs actual |
| Committee reports | Audit, compensation, governance updates |
| Consent items | Routine approvals for efficient processing |
| Strategic topic | Deep-dive on one strategic area |
### Step 3: Document Minutes
| Section | Content |
|---------|---------|
| Attendance | Directors present, absent, guests |
| Quorum | Confirmation of quorum |
| Approvals | Motions, votes, resolutions |
| Discussions | Key discussion points (not verbatim) |
| Action items | Assigned tasks with owners and deadlines |
| Adjournment | Time and next meeting date |
### Step 4: Review Policies
| Policy | Review Cycle | Owner |
|--------|-------------|-------|
| Code of conduct | Annual | Legal |
| Conflict of interest | Annual | Governance Committee |
| Insider trading | Annual | Legal |
| Data privacy | Annual | Privacy/Legal |
| Whistleblower | Annual | Audit Committee |
### Step 5: Ensure Fiduciary Compliance
| Duty | Application |
|------|-----------|
| Care | Informed decision-making, due diligence |
| Loyalty | Act in company interest, manage conflicts |
| Good faith | Honest, no self-dealing |
| Disclosure | Material information to stakeholders |
## Output Format
```markdown
## Governance: [Activity]
### Calendar: [Annual schedule]
### Materials: [Board package contents]
### Actions: [Follow-up items]
```
## Quality Checklist
- [ ] Governance calendar is current
- [ ] Board materials distributed with adequate lead time
- [ ] Minutes accurately capture decisions and actions
- [ ] Policies reviewed on schedule
- [ ] Fiduciary duties documented and followed
## Edge Cases
- For private companies, governance may be less formal but still important
- For pre-IPO, establish governance practices early
- For international boards, account for time zones and local requirements