HC-1.8 HC-1.8 Committees of the Board
HC-1.8.1
While the evaluation is a responsibility of the entire board, it should be organised and assisted by an internal board committee and, when appropriate, with the help of external experts.
October 2019HC-1.8.2
The Board or a committee may invite non-directors to participate in, but not vote at committee meetings so that the committee may gain the benefit of their advice and expertise in financial or other areas.
October 2019HC-1.8.3
Committees should act only within their mandates and therefore the Board must not allow any committee to dominate or effectively replace the whole Board in its decision-making responsibility.
October 2019HC-1.8.4
Committees may be combined provided that no conflict of interest might arise between the duties of such committees.
October 2019HC-1.8.5
Every committee should have a formal written charter similar in form to the model charter.
Amended: April 2020
Added: October 2019
