If there is any inconsistency between the English and Chinese versions of these terms of reference, the English version shall prevail.
Bel Global Resources Holdings Limited (Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) (the "Company") Terms of Reference for the Nomination Committee (revised and adopted by the Board with effect from 1 April 2012 ) 1 Membership
1.1 Members of the Nomination Committee shall be appointed by
the board of directors (the
"Board").
1.2 A majority of the members of the Nomination Committee
shall be independent non-executive directors.
1.3 The appointment of the members of the Committee may be
revoked, or additional members may be appointed to the
Committee by separate resolutions passed by the Board and by
the Committee.
1.4 A Committee member may not appoint any alternate.
2.1 The chairman of the Nomination Committee shall be the Chairman of the Board or an independent non-executive director appointed by the Board.
3 Secretary
3.1 The company secretary shall be the secretary of the
Nomination Committee unless the Board has elected another
person as the secretary.
3.2 In the absence of the secretary of the Nomination
Committee, the members present at the meeting of the
Nomination Committee shall elect another person as the
secretary.
4.1 The quorum for meetings of the Nomination Committee shall
be any two members.
4.2 A duly convened meeting of the Nomination Committee at
which a quorum is present at the time when the meeting
proceeds to business and continues to be present until the
conclusion of the meeting, shall be competent to exercise all
or any of the authorities, powers and discretions vested in
or exercisable by the Nomination Committee.
5.1 The Nomination Committee shall meet at least once a year ("regular meeting").
6 Attendance at meetings6.1 Members of the Nomination Committee may attend meetings of the Nomination Committee either in person or through other electronic means of communication.
7 Notice of meetings
7.1 A meeting of the Nomination Committee may be convened by
any of its members, or by the secretary of the Nomination
Committee at the request of any of its members.
7.2 Unless otherwise agreed by all the members of the
Nomination Committee, notice of at least 7 days shall be
given of a regular meeting of the Nomination Committee, and
such notice shall be sent to each member of the Nomination
Committee and to any other person invited to attend. For all
other meetings of the Nomination Committee, reasonable notice
shall be given.
7.3 Notice shall be given to each Committee member in writing
or by telephone or by email at numbers or addresses from time
to time notified to the secretary of the Company by such
Committee member or in such other manner as the Committee
members may from time to time determine.
7.4 Any notice given by telephone shall be followed by
confirmation in writing or by email before the meeting.
7.5 In respect of regular Nomination Committee meetings and
so far as practicable in all other cases, an agenda and
accompanying supporting papers shall be sent to all members
of the Nomination Committee and to other attendees as
appropriate at least 3 days before the date of the meeting
(or other agreed period).
7.6 Any member of the Nomination Committee shall be entitled,
by notice to the secretary of the Nomination Committee, to
include other matters relevant to the functions of the
Nomination Committee in the agenda of a Nomination Committee
meeting.
8.1 The secretary of the Nomination Committee (or his/her
delegate) attending the meetings of the Nomination Committee
shall minute in sufficient detail the matters considered and
decisions reached at such meetings. The minutes shall also
include any concerns raised by any member of the Nomination
Committee and/or dissenting views expressed.
8.2 The secretary shall ascertain, at the beginning of each
meeting, the existence of any conflicts of interest and
minute them accordingly. The relevant member of the
Nomination Committee shall not be counted towards the quorum
and he must abstain from voting on any resolution of the
Nomination Committee in which he or any of his associates has
a material interest, unless the exceptions set out in note 1
to Appendix 3 of the Listing Rules apply.
8.3 Draft and final versions of minutes of Nomination
Committee meetings shall be sent to all Nomination Committee
members for their comment and records respectively, in both
cases within a reasonable time after the meeting. Once the
minutes are signed, the secretary shall circulate the minutes
and reports of the Nomination Committee to all members of the
Board.
8.4 Minutes of the Nomination Committee shall be kept by the
secretary of the Nomination Committee and shall be available
for inspection by any member of the Nomination Committee or
the Board at any reasonable time on reasonable notice.
9.1 Written resolutions may be passed by all Committee members in writing.
10 Annual general meeting10.1 The chairman of the Nomination Committee or in his absence, another member of the Nomination Committee or failing this, his duly appointed delegate, shall attend the Annual General Meeting of the Company and be prepared to respond to questions at the Annual General Meeting on the Nomination Committee's activities and their responsibilities.
11 Other regulations governing the meetings and proceeding of the Nomination Committee11.1 Unless otherwise specified above, the provisions contained in the Company's Bye-laws for regulating meetings and proceedings of directors shall apply to the meetings and proceedings of the Nomination Committee.
12 Duties
12.1 The duties of the Nomination Committee are as
follows:-
(a) to review the structure, size and composition (including
the skills, knowledge and experience) of the Board at least
annually and make recommendations on any proposed changes to
the Board to complement the Board's corporate strategy;
(b) to identify individuals suitably qualified to become
Board members and select or make recommendations to the Board
on the selection of individuals nominated for
directorships;
(c) to assess the independence of independent non-executive
directors; and
(d) to make recommendations to the Board on the appointment
or re-appointment of directors and succession planning for
directors in particular the Chairman of the Board and the
Chief Executive.
13.1 The Nomination Committee shall compile a report to
shareholders on its role and work performed by it during the
year, including determining the policy for the nomination of
directors, for inclusion in the Company's Corporate
Governance Report.
13.2 The Nomination Committee shall report back to the Board
on their decisions or recommendations, unless there are legal
or regulatory restrictions on their ability to do so.
14.1 The Nomination Committee shall consult the Chairman of
the Board and/or Chief Executive about their proposals
relating to the nomination of directors and shall have access
to professional advice if considered necessary.
14.2 The Nomination Committee shall be provided with
sufficient resources to perform its duties.
14.3 All members of the Nomination Committee shall have
access to the advice and services of the secretary of the
Nomination Committee with a view to ensuring that procedures
of the Nomination Committee and all applicable rules and
regulations are followed.
14.4 The Nomination Committee is authorized by the Board to
make full use of external search consultants at the Company's
expense to identify suitable candidates for appointment as
directors of the Company and to conduct interviews with such
candidates. In the event that the Nomination committee or any
member of the Nomination committee requires access to outside
independent professional advice in connection with its/his
duties (e.g., legal advice and advice from external search or
human resource consultants), a request may be made to the
Board through the company secretary. All such requests shall
be processed in accordance with the Company's pre-defined
procedures for seeking independent professional advice at the
Company's expense.
14.5 Every member of the Nomination Committee shall ensure
that he can give sufficient time and attention to his duties
as a member of the Nomination Committee. He shall give the
Company the benefit of his skills and expertise through
regular attendance and active participation.
14.6 The Nomination Committee is authorized by the Board to
seek such further information from the management of the
Company as it may require in order to enable it perform its
duties.
14.7 The Nomination Committee and each of its members shall
have separate and independent
access to the Company's senior management.
Note: "Senior Management" shall refer to the same category of
persons as referred to in the Company's annual report and is
required to be disclosed under paragraph 12 of appendix 16 to
the Listing Rules.
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