The primary function of the Executive Committee
is to exercise all powers of the Board of Directors
in the management of the business and affairs of
the Company to the extent permitted by law and by
the Bylaws of the Company. The Executive Committee
shall keep full and fair account of its transactions.
All actions by the Executive Committee shall be reported
to the Board of Directors at its next meeting succeeding
each action. All actions shall be subject to revision
and alteration by the Board of Directors in accordance
with the resolution establishing the Executive Committee.
The Executive Committee’s Charter was established
by Board resolution dated April 17, 2003. The Committee
shall review and update this Charter periodically
as conditions dictate.
The Executive Committee members
shall be the Chairman and CEO, the Lead Independent
Director and the chairmen of the Audit, Compensation,
Corporate Responsibility and Governance Committees.
All vacancies in the Executive Committee shall be
filled by the Board of Directors and serve until
their successors shall be duly elected and qualified.
The
Committee shall meet as required.
4.
Responsibilities and Duties
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To fulfill its responsibilities and duties, the Executive Committee:
1. Formulates policies to be followed
in planning and conducting the business and affairs of
the Company and acts as directed by or on behalf of the
Board of Directors during intervals between the meetings
of the Board of Directors.
2. Reviews and investigates other
matters as directed by the Board of Directors.
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