The business and affairs of Mylan Inc. are managed under the direction of the company's board of directors, which comprises 13 members. Directors are elected annually by the company's shareholders. Certain of the directors' duties, rights and responsibilities are detailed in the board's Corporate Governance Principles as well as in the company's Bylaws.
The board has seven committees currently, each of which operates pursuant to a written charter (below).
The chief executive officer and other executive officers oversee management of the company's business. Duties and standards of conduct for Mylan's employees, officers and directors are set forth in the company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, as well as in Mylan's Code of Ethics.
Mylan is a publicly held corporation and was incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation.