Board committees
The terms of reference of the Audit and Risk, Safety and Sustainability, 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 and Risk Committee
Chaired by Stephen Billingham, the Committee's other members are Barbara Moorhouse, Michael Lucki and Stuart Doughty.
Responsibilities
- Financial statements
- Financial controls
- External audit
- Internal audit
- Risk management and assurance
- Whistleblowing
Terms of reference of the Audit and Risk Committee
Remuneration Committee
Chaired by Iain Ferguson, the Committee's other members are Barbara Moorhouse, Michael Lucki, Anne Drinkwater and Philip Aiken.
Responsibilities
- Remuneration strategy and policies
- Remuneration packages
- Incentive plans
Terms of reference of the Remuneration Committee
Nomination Committee
Chaired by Philip Aiken, the Committee's other members are Leo Quinn, Stuart Doughty, Stephen Billingham and Iain Ferguson.
Responsibilities
- Structure and composition of Board
- Appointment of non-executive Directors
- Succession planning and talent management
Terms of reference of the Nomination Committee
Safety and Sustainability Committee
Chaired by Stuart Doughty, the Committee's other members are Iain Ferguson, Leo Quinn, Anne Drinkwater and Philip Aiken.
Responsibilities
- Corporate values, ethics and Code of Conduct
- Health and safety
- Stakeholder management
- Sustainability
- Community engagement
Terms of reference of the Safety and Sustainability Committee
Group Tender and Investment Committee
The Committee is chaired by Leo Quinn. Membership comprises the Executive Directors, members of the Executive Committee and other senior management personnel.
Responsibilities
- Major contract approvals
- Acquisitions and disposals
- Capital expenditure
Terms of reference for the Group Tender and Investment Committee
Finance and General Purposes Committee
Chaired by Leo Quinn, the Committee's other members are Philip Harrison, Ian Rylatt, David Smith and Andrew Beaumont.
Responsibilities
- Banking facilities and other treasury matters
- Share options
Terms of reference for the Finance and General Purposes Committee