What Is an Ex Officio Board Member?
Almost any corporation, whether a for-profit business or a not-for-profit charity organization, is governed by a Board of Directors. Boards can range from the very small, with only a handful of members, to larger groups that number in the dozens. Most members who are not officers each have the same role, responsibilities and privileges. In some cases, however, Boards have ex-officio members, and questions often arise about the status of these individuals.
