The Conference Board's new report looks at the size and type of compensation paid to outside directors among companies in three industry sectors.

The Conference Board's new report, Directors'Compensation and Board Practices in 2000, looks at the size and type of compensation paid to outside directors among 754 companies in three industry sectors. It also discusses company practices on committee service, benefits for outside directors, board leadership and makeup. It is available to Conference Board members for USD55.00 and to non-members for USD195.00.