<h1>Independent directors must support governance concerns with evidence and record unresolved issues to protect minority shareholder interests.</h1> Independent directors must act responsibly when raising concerns about a company's functioning or proposed actions, and any insinuations affecting governance or minority shareholder interests must be supported by proper evidence. Such concerns should be taken up with the board and, if unresolved, recorded in the minutes of the board meeting. Independent directors may question the company in board-level forums, but they cannot make vague or unsubstantiated allegations and must ensure that minority shareholder interests are protected.