Corporate Governance

The company's governance rules are embodied in its articles of incorporation, its corporate by-laws, and its Manual of Corporate Governance (the "Manual").   The Manual specifies the role of the Board and of the other governing bodies of the company and provides for compliance procedures.

All of the company's business is conducted and all its property is controlled and held by the Board of Directors.

The Board has constituted three principal governance committees: the Nomination Committee, the Compensation and Remuneration Committee, and the Audit Committee.

In coordination with the Board Chairman and other members of the Board, the Corporate Secretary, who is concurrently Compliance Officer, monitors and ensures compliance with the Manual.