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The terms of reference of the Audit, Business Practices, Nomination and Remuneration Committees are set out below, together with a description of the other Board Committees. All Committees are supported by the Company Secretary or nominee.

Audit Committee

Chaired by S Marshall, pending the appointment of a new Non-Executive Director, to assume this role. Other members are MJ Donovan, GEH Krossa, GH Sage and RJW Walvis.
Terms of reference of the Audit Committee.


Remuneration Committee

Chaired by RJW Walvis, the Committee’s other members are SL Howard, GEH Krossa, S Marshall and GH Sage. The Audit Committee Chairman will also be a member.
Terms of reference of the Remuneration Committee.
Terms of reference for advisors to the Remuneration Committee.


Nomination Committee

Chaired by S Marshall, the Committee’s other members are MJ Donovan, SL Howard, GH Sage, IP Tyler and RJW Walvis
Terms of reference of the Nomination Committee.


Business Practices Committee

Chaired by SL Howard, the Committee’s other members are MJ Donovan, GEH Krossa and S Marshall. The Audit Committee Chairman will also be a member.
Terms of reference of the Business Practices Committee.


Group Tender and Investment Committee

Chaired by IP Tyler, this Committee considers all prospective major contracts (whether in the UK or overseas) with projected contract values above a designated limit set down by the Board from time to time. In addition, the Committee considers all proposed capital expenditure and investment (or divestment) applications within designated levels established by the Board from time to time. The Committee membership comprises the Executive Directors and the Group Managing Directors (in relation to those projects within their respective areas of responsibility).


Finance & General Purposes Committee

Chaired by IP Tyler, this Committee considers various designated finance and share-related matters, including share allotments and grants under the Company’s share schemes, previously approved by the Remuneration Committee. The Committee membership comprises the Executive Directors and the Deputy Finance Director.




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