Core responsibilities of the senior independent non-executive director
As a member of the Main Board of Directors, the senior non-executive director will be expected to contribute to:
entrepreneurial leadership of the company within a framework of prudent and effective controls.
definition of the Company's strategic aims, ensuring the necessary financial and human resources are in place for the Company to meet its objectives and review management of performance.
Setting the Company's values and standards and ensuring that its obligations to shareholders and others are understood and met.
Upholding high ethical standards of integrity and probity.
Supporting executives in their leadership of the business, whilst monitoring their conduct.
Promoting high standards of corporate governance and compliance with the provisions of the Combined Code whenever possible.
Additionally, this person will be expected to:
Act as "deputy" to the Chairman of the Board as and when required.
Chair meetings with the other non-executive directors (without the Chairman being present) encouraging open dialogue, particularly regarding the Chairman's performance.
Be available to shareholders in case they have concerns which cannot, or should not, be addressed by the Chairman or Executive Directors.
Act on the results of any performance evaluation of the Chairman.
Maintain sufficient contact with major shareholders, when requested, to understand their issues and concerns thereby assisting the Board to develop a balanced understanding.
Attend the Company's AGM and be available for discussion with shareholders.
