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Chart: GOVERNANCE CHANGES

Posted On: Oct. 22, 2006 12:00 AM CST

UnitedHealth Group Inc. announced several changes to bolster its governance procedures.

  • Five board seats will be filled by new independent directors over the next three years in order to bring "new experiences, expertise and perspectives into its membership."

  • A new senior executive position, "chief legal officer," will be established.

  • The current "chief ethics officer" and "chief administrative officer" positions will be made into senior executive positions.

  • A separate position of "secretary to the board," will be established to ensure the board's "activities and recordkeeping are in line with best corporate practices."