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This excerpt taken from the GPS DEF 14A filed Apr 7, 2009. Governance, Nominating and Social Responsibility Committee The Boards Governance, Nominating and Social Responsibility Committee is composed solely of independent directors, as defined under New York Stock Exchange rules. The Committee met four times in fiscal 2008.
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Table of ContentsThe members of the Governance, Nominating and Social Responsibility Committee are: Howard P. Behar (who is not standing for reelection), Adrian D. P. Bellamy, Penelope L. Hughes (who is not standing for reelection), Bob L. Martin (chair), Jorge P. Montoya, Mayo A. Shattuck III, and Kneeland C. Youngblood. This Committee assists the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities relating to the Companys corporate governance matters, including the development of corporate governance guidelines, periodic evaluation of the Board, its committees and individual directors, identification and selection of director nominees, Board succession planning, oversight of the Companys policies and practices relating to social and environmental issues, and such other duties as directed by the Board of Directors. The Committees charter is available at www.gapinc.com (follow the Investors, Governance, Board Committees links) or to any shareholder on request by writing to our Corporate Secretary at Gap Inc., Two Folsom Street, San Francisco, California 94105. Nomination of Directors The Governance, Nominating and Social Responsibility Committee has the responsibility to identify, evaluate, and recommend qualified candidates to the Board. The Chairman and CEO, as well as at least two independent directors, must interview any qualified candidates prior to nomination. Other directors and members of management interview each candidate as requested by the Chairman and CEO or chair of the Committee. The Committee has, in the past, engaged third-party independent consultants to identify potential director nominees based on identified criteria and a needs assessment. These consultants have also assisted the Committee in identifying a diverse pool of qualified candidates and in evaluating and pursuing individual candidates at the direction of the Committee. All director nominees must possess certain core competencies, some of which may include experience in retail, consumer products, international business/markets, real estate, store operations, finance and accounting, logistics, product design, merchandising, marketing, general operations, strategy, human resources, technology, media or public relations, or experience as a CEO. In addition to having one or more of these core competencies, director nominees are identified and considered on the basis of knowledge, experience, integrity, diversity, leadership, reputation, and ability to understand our business. All director nominees are pre-screened to ensure that each candidate has qualifications that complement the overall core competencies of the Board. The screening process also includes conducting a background evaluation and an independence determination. The Committee will also consider director nominees recommended by shareholders. Our Amended and Restated Bylaws provide that in order for a shareholder to propose director nominations at the meeting of shareholders in 2010, the shareholder must give written notice to our Corporate Secretary by no later than the close of business (San Francisco Time) on February 18, 2010, and no earlier than January 19, 2010 (i.e., not less than 90 days nor more than 120 days prior to the first anniversary of the date of our 2009 Annual Meeting). The notice must contain information required by our Bylaws about the identity and background of each nominee and the shareholder making the nomination, including interests in derivative securities or arrangements with persons holding derivative securities, relationships or arrangements between the nominee and the shareholder making the nomination, and information that would enable the Board to determine a nominees eligibility to serve as an independent director. The notice also must contain other information that must be disclosed in proxy solicitations for election of directors under the proxy rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the nominees consent to the nomination and to serve if elected, and certain other information required by our Bylaws. If a shareholder fails to submit the notice by February 18, 2010, then the nominee(s) of the shareholder will not be considered at our Annual Meeting in 2010 in accordance with our Bylaws. Notifications must be addressed to our Corporate Secretary at Gap Inc., Two Folsom Street, San Francisco, California 94105. A copy of the full text of the Bylaw provisions relating to our advance notice procedure may be obtained at
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Table of Contentswww.gapinc.com (follow the Investors, Governance links) or to any shareholder on request by writing to our Corporate Secretary at the above address. Evaluation of Directors The Governance, Nominating and Social Responsibility Committee is also responsible for overseeing a formal evaluation process to assess the composition and performance of the Board, each committee, and each individual director on an annual basis. The assessment is conducted to identify opportunities for improvement and skill set needs, as well as to ensure that the Board, committees, and individual members have the appropriate blend of experiences and backgrounds, and are effective and productive. As part of the process, each member completes a detailed and thorough questionnaire that includes Board, committee and individual assessments. While results are aggregated and summarized for discussion purposes, individual responses are not attributed to any member and are kept confidential to ensure honest and candid feedback is received. The Committee reports the results annually to the Board, at which time the Board discusses opportunities and agrees upon plans for improvement as appropriate. A director will not be nominated for reelection unless it is affirmatively determined that he or she is substantially contributing to the overall effectiveness of the Board. This excerpt taken from the GPS DEF 14A filed Apr 16, 2008. Governance, Nominating and Social Responsibility Committee The Boards Governance, Nominating and Social Responsibility Committee is composed solely of independent directors, as defined under Securities and Exchange Commission and New York Stock Exchange rules. The Committee met five times in fiscal 2007.
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Table of ContentsThe members of the Governance, Nominating and Social Responsibility Committee are: Howard P. Behar, Adrian D. P. Bellamy, Penelope L. Hughes, Bob L. Martin (chair), Jorge P. Montoya, Mayo A. Shattuck III, and Kneeland C. Youngblood. This Committee assists the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities relating to the Companys corporate governance matters, including the development of corporate governance guidelines, periodic evaluation of the Board, its committees and individual directors, identification and selection of director nominees, Board succession planning, oversight of the Companys policies and practices relating to social and environmental issues, and such other duties as directed by the Board of Directors. The Committees charter is available at www.gapinc.com (follow the Investors, Governance, Board Committees links) or to any shareholder on request by writing to our Corporate Secretary at The Gap, Inc., Two Folsom Street, San Francisco, California 94105. Nomination of Directors The Governance, Nominating and Social Responsibility Committee has the responsibility to identify, evaluate, and recommend qualified candidates to the Board. The Chairman and CEO, as well as at least two independent directors, must interview any qualified candidates prior to nomination. Other directors and members of management interview each candidate as requested by the Chairman and CEO or chair of the Committee. The Committee has, in the past, engaged third-party independent consultants to identify potential director nominees based on identified criteria and a needs assessment. These consultants have also assisted the Committee in identifying a diverse pool of qualified candidates and in evaluating and pursuing individual candidates at the direction of the Committee. All director nominees must possess certain core competencies, some of which may include experience in retail, consumer products, international business/markets, real estate, store operations, finance and accounting, logistics, product design, merchandising, marketing, general operations, strategy, human resources, technology, media or public relations, or experience as a CEO. In addition to having one or more of these core competencies, director nominees are identified and considered on the basis of knowledge, experience, integrity, diversity, leadership, reputation, and ability to understand our business. All director nominees are pre-screened to ensure that each candidate has qualifications that complement the overall core competencies of the Board. The screening process also includes conducting a background evaluation and an independence determination. The Committee will also consider director nominees recommended by shareholders. Our Amended and Restated Bylaws provide that in order for a shareholder to propose director nominations at the meeting of shareholders in 2009, the shareholder must give written notice to our Corporate Secretary no later than the close of business (San Francisco Time) on March 4, 2009, and no earlier than February 2, 2009 (i.e., not less than 45 days nor more than 75 days prior to the first anniversary of the date on which we first mailed this Proxy Statement to shareholders). The notice must contain (i) information required by our Bylaws about the identity and background of each nominee and the shareholder making the nomination, (ii) other information that must be disclosed in proxy solicitations for election of directors under the proxy rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, (iii) the nominees consent to the nomination and to serve, if elected, and (iv) certain other information required by our Bylaws. If a shareholder fails to submit the notice by March 4, 2009, then the nominee(s) of the shareholder will not be considered at our Annual Meeting in 2009 in accordance with our Bylaws. Notifications must be addressed to our Corporate Secretary at The Gap, Inc., Two Folsom Street, San Francisco, California 94105. A copy of the full text of the Bylaw provisions relating to our advance notice procedure may be obtained at www.gapinc.com (follow the Investors, Governance links) or to any shareholder on request by writing to our Corporate Secretary at the above address.
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Table of ContentsEvaluation of Directors The Governance, Nominating and Social Responsibility Committee is also responsible for overseeing a formal evaluation process to assess the composition and performance of the Board, each committee, and each individual director on an annual basis. The assessment is conducted to identify opportunities for improvement and skill set needs, as well as to ensure that the Board, committees, and individual members have the appropriate blend of experiences and backgrounds, and are effective and productive. As part of the process, each member completes a detailed and thorough questionnaire that includes Board, committee and individual assessments. While results are aggregated and summarized for discussion purposes, individual responses are not attributed to any member and are kept confidential to ensure honest and candid feedback is received. The Committee reports the results annually to the Board, at which time the Board discusses opportunities and agrees upon plans for improvement as appropriate. A director will not be nominated for reelection unless it is affirmatively determined that he or she is substantially contributing to the overall effectiveness of the Board. This excerpt taken from the GPS DEF 14A filed Apr 26, 2007. Governance, Nominating and Social Responsibility Committee The Boards Governance, Nominating and Social Responsibility Committee is composed solely of independent directors, as defined under Securities and Exchange Commission and New York Stock Exchange rules. The Committee met four times in fiscal 2006.
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Table of ContentsThe members of the Governance, Nominating and Social Responsibility Committee are: Howard P. Behar, Adrian D. P. Bellamy, Penelope L. Hughes, Bob L. Martin (chair), Jorge P. Montoya, Mayo A. Shattuck III, and Kneeland C. Youngblood (Mr. Youngblood was appointed to the Committee on November 29, 2006). This Committee assists the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities relating to the Companys corporate governance matters, including the development of corporate governance guidelines, periodic evaluation of the Board, its committees and individual directors, identification and selection of director nominees, Board succession planning, oversight of the Companys policies and practices relating to social and environmental issues, and such other duties as directed by the Board of Directors. The Committees charter is available at www.gapinc.com or by writing to our Corporate Secretary at The Gap, Inc., Two Folsom Street, San Francisco, California 94105. Nomination of Directors The Governance, Nominating and Social Responsibility Committee has the responsibility to identify, evaluate, and recommend qualified candidates to the Board. The Chairman and CEO, as well as at least two independent directors, must interview any qualified candidates prior to nomination. Other directors and members of management interview each candidate as requested by the Chairman, CEO or chair of the Committee. The Committee has, in the past, engaged third-party independent consultants to identify potential director nominees based on identified criteria and a needs assessment. These consultants have also assisted the Committee in identifying a diverse pool of qualified candidates and in evaluating and pursuing individual candidates at the direction of the Committee. All director nominees must possess certain core competencies, some of which may include experience in retail, consumer products, international business/markets, real estate, store operations, finance and accounting, logistics, product design, merchandising, marketing, general operations, strategy, human resources, technology, media or public relations, or experience as a CEO. In addition to having one or more of these core competencies, director nominees are identified and considered on the basis of knowledge, experience, integrity, diversity, leadership, reputation, and ability to understand our business. All director nominees are pre-screened to ensure that each candidate has qualifications that complement the overall core competencies of the Board. The screening process also includes conducting a background evaluation and an independence determination. The Committee will also consider director nominees recommended by shareholders. Our Amended and Restated Bylaws provide that in order for a shareholder to propose director nominations at the meeting of shareholders in 2008, the shareholder must give written notice to our Corporate Secretary no later than the close of business (San Francisco Time) on March 12, 2008, and no earlier than February 11, 2008 (i.e., not less than 45 days nor more than 75 days prior to the first anniversary of the date on which we first mailed this Proxy Statement to shareholders). The notice must contain (i) information required by our Bylaws about the identity and background of each nominee and the shareholder making the nomination, (ii) other information that must be disclosed in proxy solicitations for election of directors under the proxy rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, (iii) the nominees consent to the nomination and to serve, if elected, and (iv) certain other information required by our Bylaws. If a shareholder fails to submit the notice by March 12, 2008, then the nominee(s) of the shareholder will not be considered at our Annual Meeting in 2008 in accordance with our Bylaws. Notifications must be addressed to our Corporate Secretary at The Gap, Inc., Two Folsom Street, San Francisco, California 94105. A copy of the full text of the Bylaw provisions relating to our advance notice procedure may be obtained at www.gapinc.com or by writing to our Corporate Secretary at the above address.
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Table of ContentsEvaluation of Directors The Governance, Nominating and Social Responsibility Committee is also responsible for overseeing a formal evaluation process to assess the composition and performance of the Board, each committee, and each individual director on an annual basis. The assessment is conducted to identify opportunities for improvement and skill set needs, as well as to ensure that the Board, committees, and individual members have the appropriate blend of experiences and backgrounds, and are effective and productive. As part of the process, each member completes a detailed and thorough questionnaire that includes Board, committee and individual assessments. While results are aggregated and summarized for discussion purposes, individual responses are not attributed to any member and are kept confidential to ensure honest and candid feedback is received. The Committee reports the results annually to the Board, at which time the Board discusses opportunities and agrees upon plans for improvement as appropriate. A director will not be nominated for reelection unless it is affirmatively determined that he or she is substantially contributing to the overall effectiveness of the Board. | EXCERPTS ON THIS PAGE:
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