Providing Organizational Direction and Acting on Behalf of the Board Executive committees provide

organizational direction for the CEO and the full board Committee members help the CEO and board
members to establish items for board meeting agendas.
As noted earlier, executive committees usually the power to act on behalf of the full board in
emergency situations.The bylows will outline any limitations in their power based on the committee's
defined purpose Executive committees usually conduct research relative to investment, risk and
industry trends, so that they can actively participate in strategic planning and advise the board on
pertinent business matters.Along with the full board, the executive committee should be monitoring
and evaluating progress toward the company's strategic gools and initiatives and making periodic and
timely presentations to the full board on progress