The governing body of the American Red Cross is the Board of Governors, which has all powers of governing and directing, and of overseeing the management of the business and affairs of the organization. The corporate governance principles of the American Red Cross are found in the Congressional Charter of the American Red Cross and a series of documents adopted by the Board of Governors and reviewed periodically to ensure they continue to meet the needs of the organization and reflect current industry best practices.
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