coordination with the Audit Committee the effect on the Board’s leadership structure of the Board’s role in the risk oversight of the Company; and (iii) review and approve Company disclosures relating to Board leadership;
(i) review periodically the committee structure of the Board and recommend to the Board the appointment of directors to Board committees and assignment of committee chairs;
(j) review periodically the size of the Board and recommend to the Board any appropriate changes;
(k) coordinate with management to develop an appropriate director orientation program and identify continuing education opportunities;
(l) coordinate and oversee the annual self-evaluation of the role and performance of the Board, its committees, individual directors and management in the governance of the Company;
(m) develop and recommend to the Board, review the effectiveness of, and recommend modifications as appropriate to, the Corporate Governance Guidelines and other governance policies of the Company;
(n) review and address conflicts of interest of directors and executive officers, and the manner in which any such conflicts are to be monitored;
(o) review on a periodic basis, and as necessary when specific issues arise, relations with the Company’s stockholders and advise the Board on effective and appropriate stockholder communications;
(p) review emerging corporate governance issues and practices, including proxy advisory firm policies and recommendations;
(q) conduct an annual self-evaluation of the performance of the Committee, including its effectiveness and compliance with this charter, and recommend to the Board such amendments of this charter as the Committee deems appropriate;
(r) report regularly to the Board on Committee findings, recommendations and any other matters the Committee deems appropriate or the Board requests, and maintain minutes or other records of Committee meetings and activities;
(s) review all determinations and interpretations under the Company’s Policy Regarding Insider Trading and Dissemination of Inside Information; and
(t) undertake such other responsibilities as the Board may delegate or assign to the Committee from time to time.
VII.
NOMINATING GUIDELINES
The Committee shall consider a number of qualifications relating to management and leadership experience, background and integrity and professionalism in evaluating a person’s candidacy for membership on the Board. The Committee may require certain skills or attributes, such as financial or accounting experience, to meet specific board needs that arise from time to time and shall also consider the overall experience and makeup of its members to obtain a broad and diverse mix of board members. The Committee does not distinguish among nominees recommended by shareholders and other persons. Without limiting any of the foregoing, the Committee shall strive to nominate persons who:
(a) have demonstrated notable or significant achievements in business, education or public service;
(b) possess the requisite intelligence, education and experience to make a significant contribution to the board of directors and bring a range of skills, diverse perspectives and backgrounds to its deliberations; and
(c) have the highest ethical standards, a strong sense of professionalism and intense dedication to serving the interests of the shareholders.