RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 The Emergence of the Corporate Governance Officer JF Special Issues FD Institutional Investor Journals SP 86 OP 89 VO 2003 IS 2 A1 Robert B. Lamm YR 2003 UL https://pm-research.com/content/2003/2/86.abstract AB As a result of recent corporate scandals and related reforms, a growing number of companies now have corporate governance officers. While the CGO may fit into a number of places in the corporate organization chart, the optimum position is likely to be that of corporate secretary, or at least in the corporate secretary's department. More important than the CGO's formal reporting structure is the “tone at the top” stemming from board and management support for good governance and the CGO's role in implementing it. The CGO's principal responsibilities can be broken down into three areas: (1) developing and assisting in the implementation of governance policies, systems, and practices; (2) engaging in internal and external communications regarding governance; and (3) implementing continuous improvement in governance.