The Lead Independent Director will perform such duties as may be specified by the Board, which will include, but are not limited to; (i) presiding at all meetings of the Board of Directors at which the Chair is not present, including executive sessions of the independent directors; (ii) facilitating communication and serving as liaison between the Chair and the independent directors; (iii) approving meeting schedules to assure that there is sufficient time for discussion of all agenda items; and (iv) calling meetings of the independent directors and communicating with major stockholders.