
NOMINATION AND COMPENSATION CHARTER
PURPOSE OF CHARTER
The Nomination & Compensation Committee ("the
Committee") is a committee of the Sipa Resources Limited ("Sipa") Board
("the Board"). The Board recognizes that corporate performance is enhanced
when there is a Board with the appropriate competencies to enable it
to discharge its mandate effectively. The Committees primary
functions are to:
- Identify and evaluate the particular skills,
experience and expertise that will best complement the Boards
effectiveness;
- Review Board succession plans;
- Evaluate the Boards performance;
- Make recommendations for the appointment and removal of directors
to the Board;
- Make recommendations to the Board on:
- executive compensation and incentive policies;
- the compensation packages of senior management;
- the compensation framework for directors.
The Board will review this charter annually to
ensure it remains consistent with the Boards objectives and
responsibilities.
COMPOSITION AND TERM
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The Committee shall consist a minimum of 2 directors, a majority
independent.
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Appointment to the Committee will be for 1 year or as determined
by the Board.
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A quorum shall be two members.
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The Chairman of the Committee will be the person appointed as
Chairman of the Board. Should the Chairman be absent from a meeting,
the members of the Committee present at the meeting shall choose
one of the other members of the Committee to Chair that particular
meeting.
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The Committee shall meet at least once a year.
NOMINATION RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties of the Committee in relation to nomination
matters include:
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Determining the appropriate size and composition of the Board;
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Developing criteria for selection of candidates
for the Board in the context of the Boards existing composition
and structure;
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Making recommendations to the Board on the appointment and removal
of directors;
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Identifying, assessing, and enhancing director competencies;
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Developing a succession plan for the Board and regularly reviewing
the plan;
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Reviewing the time required from a non-executive director and
whether directors of the Board are meeting this requirement;
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Evaluating the performance of the Board and key executives;
COMPENSATION RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties of the Committee in relation to compensation matters include:
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Determining compensation policies and compensation of directors;
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Determining compensation and incentive policies packages of key
executives;
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Professional indemnity and liability insurance for directors
and senior management;
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Reviewing succession plans for senior management.
ACCESS
Each Director has the right to seek independent
professional advice at the Companys expense. However prior
approval of the Chairman is required, which would not be unreasonably
withheld.
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