Director Role Description Template

Directors oversee company leadership and operations on behalf of shareholders and other stakeholders, but how exactly are they expected to do this, with what qualifications, and under what conditions?

This NACD template for a director role description offers a customizable document covering:

• essential functions;
• qualifications;
• continuing education;
• expectations for performance;
• travel; and
• compensation, evaluation, and tenure.

Director role descriptions are one example of governing documents that are essential for providing structure, guidance, and accountability to boards.

To get started with creating or updating essential board documents, visit our Documenting Governance site for an overview of the critical documents needed to build your board or onboard a new director.

The site also provides links to sample governance documents that can be adapted by private and public companies and not-for-profit organizations.