Audit Committee

The Audit Committee’s role and responsibilities, under its charter, include:

Oversight of the reliability and integrity of the Company’s accounting policies, financial reporting and disclosure practices
Advising the Board on the Company’s financial reporting, due diligence, financial systems integrity and business risks
Reviewing and monitoring the Company’s external audit and risk management procedures
Monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of the Company’s internal compliance and control
Reviewing the External Auditor’s qualifications and independence
Reviewing the performance of the External Auditor
Assessment of whether the Company’s external reporting is consistent with the Committee members’ information and knowledge and is adequate for shareholder needs
Ensuring proper procedures for the selection, appointment or removal of the External Auditor and rotation of the external audit engagement partner
The Audit Committee meets as often as required to carry out its role and responsibilities. It is expected that ordinarily, this will be at least four per year.