Nominating/Governance Committee: Oversight of Board Composition, Functions and Evaluations

A core responsibility of the nominating/governance committee is the oversight of the composition of the board and its committees. Board and committee composition lie at the heart of board effectiveness.

The ideal board comprises a diverse group of directors from widely varying backgrounds offering complementary expertise who work well as a team and who possess the skills necessary for board and committee work. The ability to recruit the right directors and integrate them successfully is one of the clearest indicators of a high-functioning board.