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Corporate Governance
Verizon is committed to the highest standards of corporate governance. Our governance principles are built on our core values of integrity and respect. These values are incorporated into our Code of Conduct, Corporate Governance Guidelines, and Committee Charters, all of which provide a framework for our daily operations.
CEO's Message
Verizon's goal is to operate our business with the highest level of integrity, respect, performance excellence, and accountability.
Board of Directors
Verizon's strong, active and independent Board of Directors is charged with the general oversight of Verizon's officers and employees to ensure that they perform in the long term best interests of our shareholders.
Committees and Charters
Verizon's independent Audit, Human Resources, and Corporate Governance and Policy Committees oversee and provide guidance for key operational, regulatory, financial, and strategic areas of our business.
Governance Guidelines
Verizon's Governance Guidelines address the practices of the Board and, together with the Bylaws and Committee Charters, provide the framework for governance of Verizon. The Guidelines also address business conduct and ethics for Directors.
Contact the Board
A shareholder may communicate with the Board of Directors, any Committee of the Board, the Presiding Director, any Committee Chairperson or individual Director or the non-employee Directors as a group.
Policies
The policies adopted by Verizon’s Human Resources Committee on executive severance agreements and the independence of its compensation consultant can be found in this section. The Verizon policy on an advisory vote related to compensation can be found in the Corporate Governance Guidelines.
Corporate Officers
Elected by the Board of Directors, Verizon's corporate officers carry out and communicate Verizon's mission.
Verizon Code of Conduct
Verizon's Code of Conduct supports Verizon's commitment to the highest standards of business practices. We train our employees and require certification that they understand their responsibility to abide by our standards.
Certificate of Incorporation
Verizon Communications Inc. is incorporated in the state of Delaware.
Bylaws
Verizon's Bylaws are a key piece in the framework for governance of Verizon.
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