Role of board committees

Fri 22 May 2009

Role of board committees

Policy & Advocacy: Article

 

The boards of larger companies often delegate authority to sub-committees to more effectively deal with complex or specialised issues and to use directors’ time more efficiently. This FAQ looks at the role, purpose and operation of board committees.

 

Further information

Other FAQs
Role of audit committees

Submissions
APRA Prudential standards on governance, 2006

Position paper
The Greaves Case and the Responsibilities and Liabilities of a Chairman, 2006
Remuneration committees – issues for smaller companies
, 2004
Shareholder Consideration of the Annual Remuneration Report of a Listed Company; A Guide for Consideration of the Issues, 2004

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