Nonprofit and for-profit corporations are not natural persons, meaning that they have rights and responsibilities but cannot read, write, think, or execute for themselves; corporations need a human group or person to do so and to guide decisions so that they positively influence the organization and the commitments it has made, including the choice of its chief executive and how it will carry out its mission.
The Circle of Responsibilities for Coop Boards 
Board Roles and Responsibilities 
Board Roles & Goals Developing a High Performing Board of Directors 
Board Of Directors Roles and Responsibilities 
Board Circle of Responsibilities 
Board Behaviors in Cooperatives 
The Circle of Responsibilities for Coop Board 
The Board Engagement Playbook for Success 
Nonprofit Board Basics guide for Leaders 
Due Diligence for Directors