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A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 6
CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE
Guideline
Code and/or Guide Description Company¡¯s Compliance or Explanation
Key management personnel will also provide any additional material or information that is
requested by Directors or that is necessary to enable the Board to make a balanced and
informed assessment of the Group¡¯s performance, position and prospects.
6.3
6.4
What is the role of the Company
Secretary?
The Board is provided with the contact details of the Company Secretary and has separate
and independent access to the Company Secretary.
The role of the Company Secretary, the appointment and removal of whom is a matter for
the Board as a whole, is as follows:
(i)
Ensure that Board procedures are observed and that the Company¡¯s Constitution,
relevant rules and regulations, including requirements of the Securities and Futures
Act (Chapter 289) of Singapore, the Companies Act (Chapter 50) of Singapore (the
¡°
Act
¡±) and the Catalist Rules, are complied with;
(ii) Assist the Chairman and the Board to implement and strengthen corporate
governance practices, with a view to enhancing long-term shareholder value;
(iii) Assist the Chairman to ensure good information flows within the Board and its
committees and key management personnel;
(iv) Facilitate orientation and assist with professional development as required;
(v) Train, design and implement a framework for key management personnel¡¯s compliance
with the Catalist Rules, including timely disclosure of material information;
(vi) Attend and prepare minutes for all Board meetings;
(vii) As secretary to all the other Board Committees, ensure coordination and liaison
between the Board, the Board Committees and key management personnel; and
(viii) Assist the Chairman, the Chairman of each Board Committee and key management
personnel in the development of the agendas for the various Board and Board
Committee meetings.
