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.
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| Corporate Governance Guidelines |
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| Code of Ethics |
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| Political Contributions |
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| By-Laws |
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| Executive Stock Ownership Requirements |
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| Committee Charters | View | ||
| Audit |
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| Compensation and Management Succession |
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| Finance |
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| Governance |
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| Nuclear/Operations |
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A Bluer Chip
In terms of total shareholder return, Southern Company performed better in 2008 than 94 percent of the stocks in the S&P 500.
Excerpt - 08 Annual Report Letter to Stockholders David Ratcliffe, CEO

