• HC-4.5 HC-4.5 Induction and Training of Directors

    • HC-4.5.1

      The chairman of the board must ensure that each new director receives a formal and tailored induction to ensure his contribution to the board from the beginning of his term. The induction must include:

      (a) Meetings with senior management, internal and external auditors and legal counsel;
      (b) Visits to the licensee's facilities; and
      (c) Presentations regarding strategic plans, significant financial, accounting and risk management issues and compliance programs.
      January 2014

    • HC-4.5.2

      The tailored induction for new directors may be provided by the licensee's compliance officer.

      January 2014

    • HC-4.5.3

      All continuing directors must be invited to attend orientation meetings and all directors must continually educate themselves as to the licensee's business and corporate governance.

      January 2014

    • HC-4.5.4

      Management, in consultation with the chairman of the board, should hold programs and presentations to the directors respecting the licensee's business and industry, which may include periodic attendance at conferences and management meetings. The nominating committee shall oversee directors' corporate governance educational activities.

      January 2014