A board charter outlines these key areas.

1. Background
2. Introduction
3. Statement on Good Governance
4. Objectives of The Charter
5. Definitions
6. The Overall Governance Structure
7. Governance Structure
8. Size and Composition of The Board
9. Selection & Appointment of Board Members
10. Alternate Directors
11. Removal/Resignation from Office
12. Powers of The Board
13. Induction of Board Members
14. Board Continuous Skills Development
15. Remuneration for Board Members
16. Board Performance Evaluation
17. Board and Management Succession Planning
18. Matters Reserved for The Board
19. Liability of Board Members
20. Responsibilities of The Board
21. Duties of Individual Board Members
22. The Role of The Chairperson
23. The Role of The Chief Executive Officer
24. The Company Secretary
25. Practices of The Board
26. Committees of The Board
27. Board Work Plan
28. Board Papers
29. Board and Committee Meetings
30. Board Members’ access to Employees and To The Company’s Information
31. Code of Conduct for Board Members
32. Transparency and Disclosure
33. Accountability, Risk Management and Internal Controls
34. Conflict Of Interest
35. Stakeholder Relationships
36. Corporate Citizenship
37. Common Seal of The Company
38. Dispute Resolution
39. Compliance With Laws and Regulations
40. Review of The Charter