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Appendix F

Board responsibilities

The role of the Board includes, among others, the following activities:

  • Appoint the CEO.
  • Ensure that the firm has an appropriate strategic plan and oversee and monitor the firm's direction as it relates to the plan.
  • Annually assess the CEO's performance, approve their goals for the ensuing year, and review their compensation plan.
  • Receive and review continuous reporting from the CEO.
  • Establish and monitor policies for the firm.
  • Hear and decide on any appeals from partners as provided for under the partnership agreement and Board policies.
  • Oversee good financial and cultural governance (including setting the tone from the top on culture and ethics).
  • Set and monitor high standards for quality, independence, and responsible business that meet or exceed regulatory requirements.
  • Review monthly financial statements and approve annual financial statements.
  • Review and approve computations and distributions of profit.
  • Approve the firm's annual budget and business plans.
  • Appoint the nominating committee and other committee members as provided for in Board policies.
  • Conduct annual general meetings and special general meetings.