Making your scorecard: How to evaluate outside counsel
By The Diligent team
By articulating exactly what you are looking for, you can help your organization clarify its entity management needs and expectations for outside counsel.
Blog
· Jun 28, 2018
· 7 min read
How should your board meeting minutes be formatted?
By The Diligent team
The format for board minutes is more of a tool for board directors and officers than it is necessary to support compliance or legal issues.
Blog
· Jun 27, 2018
· 6 min read
Our survey shows the top 5 issues that keep local government officials awake at night
By The Diligent team
We conducted a survey to learn the most worrisome issues for municipalities - we've pinned down the top-five problems facing public officials today.
Blog
· Jun 27, 2018
· 7 min read
Board meeting minutes template
By The Diligent team
Learn how to properly take board meeting minutes and use our free board meeting minutes template to help take your minute taking to the next level.
Blog
· Jun 27, 2018
· 6 min read
The best practices for board education
By The Diligent team
Because of the varying amounts of board experience and expertise, boards should look for educational resources that cover a wide variety of topics.
Blog
· Jun 26, 2018
· 6 min read
Board orientation 101
By The Diligent team
There's no standard format for conducting board orientations. Most corporations navigate the process through trial and error.
Blog
· Jun 20, 2018
· 6 min read
Directors and officers questionnaire template
By The Diligent team
The D&O Questionnaires assist boards of directors in determining whether the directors on their boards are independent. Use this template to help guide you.
Blog
· Jun 15, 2018
· 6 min read
What are the legal requirements for board minutes?
By The Diligent team
All states have passed laws that pertain to the legal requirements of board meeting minutes for businesses to keep a legal record of every meeting.
Blog
· Jun 13, 2018
· 7 min read
How to smoothly transition new board members into your meetings
By The Diligent team
Making a smooth transition onto a municipal board can be hard. These are the most effective ways to integrate a new board member into the meeting process.
Blog
· Jun 13, 2018
· 6 min read
Nonprofit board meeting minutes template
By The Diligent team
There's no exact standard format for taking nonprofit board meeting minutes. The minutes are a reflection of the organization's culture and mission.
Blog
· Jun 7, 2018
· 6 min read
Executive session agendas: How they differ from open meeting agendas
By The Diligent team
The agenda for a closed meeting includes six features not present in an agenda for an open meeting, and it's vital to know the difference.
Blog
· Jun 1, 2018
· 4 min read
The importance of audit trails for business security and compliance
By The Diligent team
Audit trails, though a complex process, are important for modern business. The automation of corporate operations has made auditing an easier task for organizations.