The Board is ultimately responsible for the effectiveness of the Group’s system of internal control. The executive directors of the board, through their operational roles, will have close involvement with the operations of the business. The Board is responsible for ensuring that commercial risks and financing needs are properly considered, the obligations of a public company are adhered to and all decisions are made objectively in the interest of the Group and its stakeholders.
The main role of the Board is to:
There is a clear separation of duties between the non-executive Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer and details of their respective roles can be found under Division of Responsibility.
There is a formal Schedule of Matters Reserved to the Board for consideration and discussion, including: