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This excerpt taken from the C DEF 14A filed Mar 13, 2008. Committees of the Board of Directors The standing committees of the board of directors are:
The executive committee, which acts on behalf of the board if a matter requires board action before a meeting of the full board can be held.
The audit and risk management committee, which assists the board in fulfilling its oversight responsibility relating to (i) the integrity of Citis financial statements and financial reporting process and Citis systems of internal accounting and financial controls; (ii) the performance of the internal audit function Audit and Risk Review; (iii) the annual independent integrated audit of Citis consolidated financial statements and internal control over financial reporting, the engagement of the independent registered public accounting firm and the evaluation of the independent registered public accounting firms qualifications, independence and performance; (iv) policy standards and guidelines for risk assessment and risk management; (v) the compliance by Citi with legal and regulatory requirements, including Citis disclosure controls and procedures; and (vi) the fulfillment of the other responsibilities set out in its charter, as adopted by the board. The report of the committee required by the rules of the SEC is included in this proxy statement. Subcommittees of the audit and risk management committee cover Citis corporate and consumer businesses.
The board has determined that each of Mrs. Mulcahy, Dr. Rodin, and Messrs. Armstrong, David, Deutch, Liveris and Ryan qualifies as an audit committee financial expert as defined by the SEC and, in addition to being independent according to the boards independence standards as set out in its Corporate Governance Guidelines,
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The following table shows the current membership of each of the foregoing committees.
This excerpt taken from the C DEF 14A filed Mar 14, 2006. Committees of the Board of Directors The standing committees of the board of directors are:
The executive committee, which acts on behalf of the board if a matter requires board action before a meeting of the full board can be held.
The audit and risk management committee, which assists the board in fulfilling its oversight responsibility relating to (i) the integrity of Citigroups financial statements and financial reporting process and Citigroups systems of internal accounting and financial controls; (ii) the performance of the internal audit function Audit and Risk Review; (iii) the annual independent integrated audit of Citigroups consolidated financial statements, the engagement of the independent registered public accounting firm and the evaluation of the independent registered public accounting firms qualifications, independence and performance; (iv) policy standards and guidelines for risk assessment and risk management; (v) the compliance by Citigroup with legal and regulatory requirements, including Citigroups disclosure controls and procedures; and (vi) the fulfillment of the other responsibilities set out in its charter, as adopted by the board. The report of the committee required by the rules of the SEC is included in this proxy statement.
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Table of ContentsSubcommittees of the audit and risk management committee cover Citigroups corporate and consumer businesses.
The board has determined that each of Dr. Rodin and Messrs. Armstrong, David, Deutch, and Liveris qualifies as an audit committee financial expert as defined by the SEC and, in addition to being independent according to the boards independence standards as set out in its Corporate Governance Guidelines, is independent within the meaning of applicable SEC rules, the corporate governance rules of the NYSE, PCX and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation guidelines.
The audit and risk management committee charter is attached to this proxy statement as Annex B. A copy of the charter is also available in the Corporate Governance section of Citigroups website: www.citigroup.com.
The nomination and governance committee, which is responsible for identifying individuals qualified to become board members and recommending to the board the director nominees for the next annual meeting of stockholders. It leads the board in its annual review of the boards performance and recommends to the board director candidates for each committee for appointment by the board. The committee takes a leadership role in shaping corporate governance policies and practices, including recommending to the board the Corporate Governance Guidelines and monitoring Citigroups compliance with these policies and the Guidelines. The committee also reviews Citigroups Code of Conduct, the Code of Ethics for Financial Professionals and other internal policies to monitor that the principles contained in the Codes are being incorporated into Citigroup culture and business practices.
The board has determined that in addition to being independent according to the boards independence standards as set out in its Corporate Governance Guidelines, each of the members of the nomination and governance committee is independent according to the corporate governance rules of the NYSE and PCx.
The nomination and governance committee charter, as adopted by the board, is attached to this proxy statement as Annex C. A copy of the charter is also available in the Corporate Governance section of Citigroups website: www.citigroup.com.
The personnel and compensation committee, which is responsible for determining the compensation for the Office of the Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer, and approving the compensation structure for senior management, including the operating committee, members of the business planning groups, the most senior managers of corporate staff, and other highly paid professionals in accordance with guidelines established by the committee from time to time. The committee has produced an annual report on executive compensation that is included in this proxy statement. Further, the committee approves equity, broad-based and special compensation plans across Citigroup and reviews employee compensation strategies.
Additionally, the committee regularly reviews Citigroups management resources, succession planning and talent development activities, as well as the performance of senior management.
The committee is also charged, in conjunction with the public affairs committee, with monitoring Citigroups performance toward meeting its goals on employee diversity.
The board has determined that in addition to being independent according to the boards independence standards as set out in its Corporate Governance Guidelines, each of the members of the personnel and compensation committee is independent according to the corporate governance rules of the NYSE and PCX. Each of such directors is a non-employee director, as defined by Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is an outside director, as defined by Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC).
The personnel and compensation committee charter is attached to this proxy statement as Annex D. A copy of the charter, as adopted by the
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The public affairs committee, which is responsible for reviewing Citigroups policies and programs that relate to public issues of significance to Citigroup and the public at large and reviewing relationships with external constituencies and issues that impact Citigroups reputation. The committee also has responsibility for reviewing political and charitable contributions made by Citigroup and the Citigroup Foundation, reviewing Citigroups policies and practices regarding employee and supplier diversity, reviewing Citigroups environmental policies and programs, and reviewing Citigroups policies regarding privacy.
The board has determined that in addition to being independent according to the boards independence standards as set out in its Corporate Governance Guidelines, each of the members of the public affairs committee is independent according to the corporate governance rules of the NYSE and PCX.
The public affairs committee charter, as adopted by the board, is attached to this proxy statement as Annex E. A copy of the charter is also available in the Corporate Governance section of Citigroups website: www.citigroup.com.
The special litigation committee, which was formed to determine whether or not Citigroup should undertake litigation against one or more persons identified in demands submitted by a stockholder regarding certain Citigroup activities, including Citigroups business relationships with Enron Corporation, Dynegy, Inc., Adelphia Communications Corporation, WorldCom, Inc., and Parmalat.
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The following table shows the current membership of each committee.
Table of ContentsThis excerpt taken from the C DEF 14A filed Mar 15, 2005. Committees of the Board of Directors The standing committees of the board of directors are:
The executive committee, which acts on behalf of the board if a matter requires board action before a meeting of the full board can be held.
The audit and risk management committee, which assists the board in fulfilling its oversight responsibility relating to (i) the integrity of Citigroups financial statements and financial reporting process and Citigroups systems of internal accounting and financial controls; (ii) the performance of the internal audit function Audit and Risk Review; (iii) the annual independent integrated audit of Citigroups consolidated financial statements and internal control over financial reporting, the engagement of the independent registered public accounting firm and the evaluation of the independent registered public accounting firms qualifications, independence and performance; (iv) policy standards and guidelines for risk assessment and risk management; (v) the compliance by Citigroup with legal and regulatory requirements, including Citigroups disclosure controls and procedures; and (vi) the fulfillment of the other responsibilities set out in its charter, as adopted by the board. The report of the committee required by the rules of the SEC is included in this proxy statement.
Subcommittees of the audit and risk management committee cover Citigroups corporate and investment banking businesses, consumer businesses and investment management businesses.
The board has determined that each of Dr. Rodin and Messrs. Armstrong, Belda, David, and Deutch qualifies as an audit committee financial expert as defined by the SEC and, in addition to being independent according to the boards independence standards as set out in its Corporate Governance Guidelines, is independent within the meaning of applicable SEC rules, the corporate governance rules of the NYSE and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation guidelines.
The audit and risk management committee charter is attached to this proxy statement as Annex B.
The nomination and governance committee, which is responsible for identifying individuals qualified to become board members and recommending to the board the director nominees for the next annual meeting of stockholders. It leads the board in its annual review of the boards performance and recommends to the board director candidates for each committee for appointment by the board. The committee takes a leadership role in shaping corporate governance policies and practices, including recommending to the board the Corporate Governance Guidelines applicable to Citigroup and monitoring Citigroups compliance with these policies and the Guidelines. The committee also reviews Citigroups Code of Conduct, the Code of Ethics for Financial Professionals and other internal policies to monitor that the principles contained in the Codes are being incorporated into Citigroup culture and business practices.
The board has determined that in addition to being independent according to the boards independence standards as set out in its Corporate Governance Guidelines, each of the members of the nomination and governance committee is independent according to the corporate governance rules of the NYSE.
The nomination and governance committee charter is attached to this proxy statement as Annex C.
The personnel and compensation committee, which is responsible for determining the compensation for the Office of the Chairman, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Operating Officer, and approving the compensation structure for senior management, including members of the business planning groups, the most senior managers of corporate staff, and other highly paid professionals in accordance with guidelines established by the committee from time to time. The committee has
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Table of Contentsproduced an annual report on executive compensation that is included in this proxy statement. Further, the committee approves broad-based and special compensation plans across Citigroup and reviews employee compensation strategies.
Additionally, the committee will regularly review Citigroups management resources, succession planning and talent development activities, as well as the performance of senior management.
The committee is also charged with monitoring Citigroups performance toward meeting its goals on employee diversity.
The board has determined that in addition to being independent according to the boards independence standards as set out in its Corporate Governance Guidelines, each of the members of the personnel and compensation committee is independent according to the corporate governance rules of the NYSE. Each of such directors is a non-employee director, as defined by Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is an outside director, as defined by Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC).
The personnel and compensation committee charter is attached to this proxy statement as Annex D.
The public affairs committee, which is responsible for reviewing Citigroups policies and programs that relate to public issues of significance to Citigroup and the public at large and reviewing relationships with external constituencies and issues that impact Citigroups reputation. The committee also has responsibility for, among other things, reviewing political and charitable contributions made by Citigroup and the Citigroup Foundation, reviewing Citigroups policies and practices regarding employee and supplier diversity, reviewing Citigroups environmental policies and programs, and reviewing Citigroups policies regarding privacy.
The board has determined that in addition to being independent according to the boards independence standards as set out in its Corporate Governance Guidelines, each of the members of the public affairs committee is independent according to the corporate governance rules of the NYSE.
The public affairs committee charter is attached to this proxy statement as Annex E.
The charters attached to this proxy statement are also available free of charge on Citigroups website at www.citigroup.com under the Corporate Governance page or by writing to Citigroup Inc., Corporate Governance, 425 Park Avenue, 2nd floor, New York, NY 10043.
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