Certification of disclosure in connection with the filing and related certification of the company's Form 10-K. Provides the information the Form 10-K must accurately and completely describe. Includes a sample form of a contingent liability report query. Also includes an appendix for use in preparing reports on contingent liabilities.
A sample compliance helpline policy that establishes a confidential means for employees or other persons to communicate to management any concerns that they may have regarding compliance with laws, regulations, policies or the company code of conduct.
A sample class action settlement agreement and release between current and former employees, during a time period, and an employer. Provisions included are identity of the class, settlement considerations, claims administrator, notice to class members, enhanced compensation for named plaintiff, miscellaneous, etc.
A sample compensation and leadership development committee charter. Sets forth the purpose, membership requirements, duties and responsibilities of the compensation and leadership development committee.
An audit committee, compensation committee, corporate governance committee, and executive committee evaluation based on long term results, committee responsibilities, committee operations. Ratings range from strongly agree to strongly disagree.
A confidentiality agreement between a company and a potential buyer. In consideration of a possible transaction between the two, information concerning the company's business, financial condition, operations, and assets is furnished to the potential buyer. This agreement ensures such information remains confidential and is used for the sole purpose of a transaction between the two. This agreement must be signed by the potential buyer.
Consideration of amending financial resolutions and approving the 2005 meeting calendar.
This booklet sets forth business conduct guidelines that specify the legally correct and ethical conduct expected of employees in a variety of identified business situations.
A sample corporation's table of contents for the board of directors information.
A sample board of directors evaluation in chart format. Scale ranges from strongly agree to strongly disagree. Includes column for how board can improve on each topic.