Documents & Charters

The Board of Directors of Southern Company (the "Company") sets high standards for the Company's employees, officers and directors. Implicit in this philosophy is the importance of sound corporate governance. It is the duty of the Board of Directors to serve as a prudent fiduciary for shareholders and to oversee the management of the Company's business. To fulfill its responsibilities and to discharge its duty, the Board of Directors follows the procedures and standards that are set forth in these guidelines. These guidelines are subject to modification from time to time as the Board of Directors deems appropriate in the best interests of the Company or as required by applicable laws and regulations.

Corporate Governance Documents	View
Corporate Governance Guidelines		75.3 KB
Code of Ethics		1.5 MB
Political Contributions		14.2 KB
By-Laws		60.9 KB
Executive Stock Ownership Requirements		4.0 KB

Committee Charters	View
Audit		81.5 KB
Compensation and Management Succession		84.7 KB
Finance		72.1 KB
Governance		79.2 KB
Nuclear/Operations		57.4 KB

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Secret to Success

The financial success of our company always originates with our customers. By safely delivering reliable, affordable electricity and providing outstanding customer service day in and day out, we will continue to maintain our industry-leading customer satisfaction record. By keeping our customers satisfied, we continue to strengthen our regulatory relationships. Through these relationships, we have been able to maintain healthy capital spending so that we are able to meet today's demand and prepare for future growth.

Excerpt - 08 Annual Report Letter to Stockholders David Ratcliffe, CEO