(The chairman is appointed by and reports to the board of directors.)
1.Preside over board or executive committee
2.Supply vision and imagination at the highest level (normally working closely with the MD or CEO)
3.Take chair at general meetings, within which: to ensure orderly conduct; fair and appropriate opportunity for all to contribute; suitable time allocation per item; determining order of agenda; directing discussion towards consensus; clarifying and summing up actions and policies
4.Act as the organisation’s representative in its dealings with the outside world
5.Play a leading part in determining composition of board and sub-committees, so as to achieve harmony and effectiveness
6.Take decisions as delegated by the board and where required chair board meetings.
7.Execute the responsibilities of a company director according to lawful and ethical standards, as referenced in ... (whatever director policy and standards document you might use).