Committee Mandates and Position Description for Chairman

Audit Committee

The Board has established an Audit Committee of the Board, which must consist of independent directors. Click for the Audit Committee Mandate

Corporate Governance Committee

The Board has established a Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board, which must consist of independent directors. Click for the Corporate Governance Committee Mandate.

HR and Compensation Committee

The Board has established a Human Resources and Compensation Committee of the Board, which must consist of independent directors. Click for the HR and Compensation Committee Mandate.

Board of Directors

The Board operates by delegating certain of its authorities, including certain spending authorizations, to management and by reserving certain powers to itself. Management's discharge of its responsibilities is subject to continuing oversight by the Board. Click for the Board of Directors Mandate.

Position Description of the Chairman of the Board

The Board has ultimate accountability for the management of the Corporation. The independent Chairman helps ensure that the Board functions independently of management. The Chairman is responsible for managing the activities of the Board to ensure the Board has full oversight of the Company’s business and affairs and for promoting effective communication between the Board and the CEO, management, shareholders and other stakeholders. Click here for the Position Description of the Chairman of the Board.