Corporate Governance Guidelines - The Bank of New York
- Topics:
- Investor Relations
- Tags:
- Bank,
- Board,
- Business Operations,
- Company,
- Corporate Governance,
- Corporate Law,
- Director,
- Shareholder
- Source:
- Bank of New York Mellon
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Overview: The corporate governance guidelines of The Bank of New York says that the business and general affairs of The Bank of New York Company, Inc. are subject to the oversight and authority of its Board of Directors. Their corporate governance documents are comprehensive and conform to the requirements of SEC rules on governance and proposed New York Stock Exchange Listing Standards. As requirements further evolve, these documents may be amended. Together with its Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws, and charters of Board Committees, these guidelines provide the authority and practices for governance of The Bank of New York Company, Inc. In selecting new Directors of the Company, consideration is given to each individual Director's personal qualities and abilities, the collective Board members' skills and aptitudes for conducting oversight of the Company and its management, and duties imposed by law and regulation. A slate of Directors is recommended by the Nominating and Governance Committee, nominated by the Board, and subject to shareholder vote each year. The Board of Directors is elected by the shareholders, and its primary responsibility is to oversee the management of the Company to ensure that the interests of the Company and its shareholders are served. Directors must comply with the Code of Conduct of the Company.
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Format: HTML | Date: Sep 2003 | Pages: 1
