[Verse 1] The board of directors takes the lead Independent minds that companies need Fiduciary duty guides their way Oversight and strategy every day Diverse composition, skills aligned Risk and compensation kept in mind [Chorus] Govern well, protect and serve BIRD flies high - Board Independent Risk Directors Audit committee stands on guard Financial literacy working hard Shareholders vote, their voices heard Corporate governance, every word [Verse 2] Audit committee needs three or more Financial experts at the core External auditors they oversee Whistleblower channels, safe and free Internal controls they must assess Quality of reporting, nothing less [Chorus] Govern well, protect and serve BIRD flies high - Board Independent Risk Directors Audit committee stands on guard Financial literacy working hard Shareholders vote, their voices heard Corporate governance, every word [Bridge] Proxy voting gives them power Say-on-pay, executive's hour ESG reporting tells the story Environmental, social glory Enterprise risk management frame COSO helps us play the game [Verse 3] Shareholder rights cannot be ignored Annual meetings, voices heard Corporate social responsibility Sustainability transparency Risk appetite and tolerance set Enterprise-wide, don't forget [Chorus] Govern well, protect and serve BIRD flies high - Board Independent Risk Directors Audit committee stands on guard Financial literacy working hard Shareholders vote, their voices heard Corporate governance, every word [Outro] Stakeholder value, long-term view Governance principles tried and true Independence, accountability Corporate governance victory
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