Board Charter

CIAO ESSENTIAL — POLICY
C-AO/POL/CAO-120:2026 PUBLIC
Board Charter
CAO-100 Governance sub-policy (CAO-120) — auto-drafted, pending panel review
Date Issued  22 June 2026
Review Date  22 June 2027
Cite as: CIAO Standard. (2026). Board Charter. v1.1.3.7. C-AO/POL/CAO-120:2026. www.c-ao.com

1 · Purpose

This policy establishes the requirements for board charter within the CAO-100 Governance. It gives effect, in a single harmonised instrument, to the control objectives upon which recognised standards converge for this area.

2 · Scope

This policy applies to all information, systems, services, personnel and third parties within the scope of the management system.

3 · Policy statements

3.x · CAO-120 Policy Controls

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The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain a coherent and effective approach to board charter, giving effect to the organisational control objectives set out below.

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3.1 · CAO-121 Board Composition and Independence

The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain effective Board Composition and Independence, giving effect to the organisational controls set out below.

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3.1.x · CAO-121 Organisational Controls

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3.2 · CAO-122 Succession and Evaluation

The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain effective Succession and Evaluation, giving effect to the organisational controls set out below.

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3.2.x · CAO-122 Organisational Controls

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4 · Roles & responsibilities

5 · Compliance, monitoring & review

Compliance with this policy is mandatory. This policy is reviewed at least annually, or upon significant change to the threat, regulatory or technological environment. Exceptions require documented risk acceptance by the accountable owner.

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