Board Governance Committee (BGC) Meeting Minutes 17 November 2013

BGC Attendees: Cherine Chalaby, Bertrand de La Chapelle, Chris Disspain, Ram Mohan, Ray Plzak, and Bruce Tonkin – Chair.

Other Board Member Attendees: Sebastian Bachollet, Steve Crocker, and Bill Graham

Staff Attendees: Susanna Bennett – Chief Operating Officer, John Jeffrey – General Counsel and Secretary, Michelle Bright, Elizabeth Le, Karine Perset, and Amy Stathos

BGC Apologies: Mike Silber


The following is a summary of discussion, actions taken, and actions identified:

  1. Recommendation on Committee Membership and Leadership – The BGC engaged in a discussion of a slate for Board Committee membership and leadership for Board approval. The BGC also discussed whether Vice-Chairs are appropriate for Board Committees. The BGC discussed the structure, purpose, and size of the Board Committees, as well as specific concerns about the scope of some of the committees.
  2. Recommendation for Board Chair and Vice-Chair – The BGC engaged in a discussion regarding the BGC's proposed slate for Board Chair and Vice-Chair.

Published on 12 December 2013