The board of directors ensures processes are maintained to assure the integrity of the financial reporting and disclosures by the company are compliance with legal and ethical responsibilities
Director affiliations and transactions are regularly reviewed to ensure there are no conflicts or relationships with the Company that might impair a director's independence from the Company and management.
A formal Board evaluation covering Board operations and performance, with a written evaluation from each Board member, is conducted annually to enhance Board effectiveness.
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee shall consider whether a change in an individual's professional responsibilities directly impacts that person's ability to fulfill directorship obligations, with appropriate report and recommendations to the full Board.