T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
4 2005 Trends in the Corporate Governance
Practices of the 100 Largest US Public Companies
8 Director Independence
12 Director Quali>cations
15 Board Leadership
20 Board and Committee Meetings
24 Corporate Governance-Related Shareholder Proposals
26 Compensation-Related Shareholder Proposals
27 Audit Committee Composition
29 Audit Committee Duties
31 Codes of Conduct and Attendance Policy
32 Poison Pills and Classi>ed Boards
33 Screening of Communications with Directors
34 Director Compensation
35 Director Equity Compensation
37 Director Cash Compensation
46 Agreements with Named Executive O;cers
48 Compensation-Related Filings on Form 8-K
50 Stock Ownership Guidelines
52 Survey Methodology
