Dorsey's "It's Really Time to Talk Diversity in D and O Questionnaires (with Updated Sample Question and Summary of Nasdaq's Proposed Rules)" includes sample director diversity questions that may be included in the D&O questionnaire typically circulated in advance of the preparation of the annual proxy statement and Form 10-K. The firm advises corporate secretaries to make clear that any responses are voluntary, and to consider accompanying the questions with an explanation of why the questions are being asked and how the information will be used.
See our recent reports: Board Diversity "Toolkit" (includes sample D&O questionnaire diversity questions), "D&O Questionnaires: Race, Ethnicity & Other Diversity," "D&O Questionnaires: Racial/Ethnic Diversity," and additional information & resources on our D&O Questionnaires and Annual Meeting/Proxy Statement pages. This post first appeared in the weekly Society Alert!