Responsibilities for the Code and the Ethics and Compliance Program Sample Clauses

Responsibilities for the Code and the Ethics and Compliance Program. The Board of Directors of the Company is responsible for the Code and additional elements of the Ethics and Compliance Program, and for ensuring that they are effective and are implemented throughout the Company. An Ethics and Compliance Committee (“Committee”) consists of the Vice Chair/President, the designated Chief Compliance Officer, a senior member of Human Resources, Finance, Contracts, and IT. They shall be responsible for implementation, administration and continued effectiveness of the Code and additional elements of the Ethics and Compliance Program. This Committee shall report to the Company Board of Directors. The Committee shall: (i) oversee the implementation of the Code and Ethics and Compliance Program throughout the Company; (ii) assess on an ongoing basis the Code and Ethics and Compliance Program, report on continued effectiveness, and recommend such changes as may be appropriate; (iii) oversee the implementation throughout the Company of an effective program for initial training and refresher training regarding the Code and the Ethics and Compliance Program; (iv) oversee the implementation of appropriate measures to provide for raising of questions regarding, and reporting actual or potential non-compliance with, the Code, including a confidential method for employees to seek advice or to report questionable behavior; (v) ensure appropriate investigation of allegations or evidence of questionable behavior, and that appropriate remedial measures are taken; (vi) provide for the periodic audit of the implementation of the Code and Ethics and Compliance Program; and (vii) ensure that appropriate matters related to the foregoing are brought to the attention of the Board of Directors. At least annually, the Committee shall provide a report to the Board of Directors regarding the implementation and effectiveness of the Code and Ethics and Compliance Program – and compliance of Company business units and personnel with the policies, procedures and internal controls set forth herein. The Committee shall appoint a Chief Compliance Officer who shall report to the Company Vice Chair and shall have day-to-day responsibility for the Code and Ethics and Compliance Program. Subject to approval of the Committee (and, as appropriate, the Board of Directors), the Chief Compliance Officer may delegate authorities to one or more officers of the Company. Employees should address questions about the Company’s ethical and legal standards and concerns about po...
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