Can someone answer the following in regards to a board of directors?

throughout this semester, we’ve talked–directly and indirectly–about the importance of the relationship between the ED and the board. We’ve identified that it is, by its very nature, a tricky relationship to manage, as the goal is to have a true partnership between unequals due to their positions on the organizational chart. It is compounded by the fact that, very often, the ED must educate, nudge and manage her/his boss. Look honestly at your executive director:

a) analyze the performance of your executive director both in terms of how well s/he executes the ten responsibilities of his/her job and

b) assess the balance in the relationship s/he has with the board.

I just need two detailed paragraphs.