Editorial boards are a familiar feature of almost every journal website, typically listed on the “About the Journal” page. Some members have clearly defined roles, such as the Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editors, Managing Editor, or Statistical Editor. Others are simply listed as editorial board members, with no explanation of their responsibilities. What are these members expected to do? How are they selected? Should they serve indefinitely, or should membership be reviewed periodically? These are important questions for every journal editor and the focus of this article.