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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

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Corporate Governance Guidelines 138 KB
Code of Ethics 1.78 MB
Policies and Practices For Political Spending 13 KB
Policies and Practices For Lobbying-Related Activities 9 KB
By-Laws 351 KB
Restated Certificate of Incorporation 35 KB
Executive Stock Ownership Requirements
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Committee Charters

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Audit 116 KB
Business Security and Resiliency 94 KB
Compensation and Management Succession 129 KB
Finance 88 KB
Nominating, Governance and Corporate Responsibility 120 KB
Operations, Environmental and Safety 95 KB

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