The board has established several committees, each with clearly defined terms of reference, procedures, responsibilities and powers.
The audit committee is chaired by JR Symonds, who succeeded JK Oates on 20 October 2004. The committee consists of all the independent non-executive directors:
Click here for the terms of reference of the Audit Committee
The nomination committee is chaired by Lord Blyth and comprises all the independent non-executive directors:
Click here for the terms of reference for the Nomination Committee
The remuneration committee is chaired by Lord Hollick, who succeeded RF Chase on 2 September 2004. The committee consists of all the independent non-executive directors:
Click here for the terms of reference for the Remuneration Committee