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Public Company Handbook Chapter 2: Corporate Governance: Best Practices in the Boardroom

This handbook chapter outlines governance best practices for public company boards, covering fiduciary duties, oversight structures, committee responsibilities, compliance systems, and disclosure obligations. It emphasizes risk oversight, transparency, and evolving regulatory expectations affecting board accountability in complex operating environments. 

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Legal Risk or Uncertainty (A) – Addresses compliance exposure and regulatory obligations. 
Enterprise Risk (A) – Frames board oversight as risk-management architecture. 
 

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