- Perform duties in accordance with the law, the Company's objectives, regulations, and
resolutions of the shareholders' meetings.
- Establish the Company's vision, objectives, business policies, goals, business
strategies, mandates, and annual budgeting through an analysis of the business
environment, changes in factors affecting the business, and stakeholders' interests.
Supervise the management to ensure that operations are conducted efficiently and
effectively, maximizing the benefits for the Company and its shareholders, considering
stakeholders' interests, and environmental impacts, with transparency and fairness,
under the framework of legal requirements and business ethics.
- Establish, formulate, and adhere to corporate governance policies, business ethics, and
codes of conduct in the workplace. This includes anti-corruption policies and various
related practices of the Company. Regularly review and evaluate these policies and
practices in response to changing factors.
- Set risk management policies, assess key risk factors that may arise, establish
guidelines for managing these risks, and monitor the performance of risk prevention
measures for each department at least quarterly.
- Review and approve the Company's quarterly and yearly financial performance against
plans and budgeting.
- Ensure the existence of a reliable accounting system, financial reporting, and auditing
that adequately reflects the financial status and operational results. Oversee the
adequacy of internal control systems and internal audit for efficiency and
effectiveness, providing opinions on the sufficiency of internal control systems and
risk management.
- Establish information management disclosure policies to prevent data leaks, maintain the
confidentiality of sensitive information, and ensure the disclosure of information that
may affect stocks prices.
- Support and promote innovation, as well as utilize innovation and technology to create
added value for the business.
- Consider the appointment and define the duties and mandates of various subcommittees,
such as the Audit Committee, Executives Committee, and Risk Management Committee, for
efficient and beneficial operations for shareholders.
- Consider the appointment of executives committee and managing director from within the
Company's Board members, while specifying their scope of authority, duties, and
responsibilities. Also, establish approval authority and review and revise these
mandates as needed for appropriateness.
- Develop a Succession Plan to ensure readiness if existing executives are unable to
perform their duties.
- Determine and amend the names of individuals with the authorized persons of the Company.
- Appoint other individuals to manage the Company's operations under the Board's control,
or delegate authority to them, within a timeframe determined by the Board. The board may
revoke, withdraw, modify, or amend such authority as deemed necessary.
- Consider and approve any acquisition or disposal of assets unless such transactions
require approval from the shareholders' meeting. In considering such approval, it shall
be in accordance with the announcements, regulations, and/or rules related to the
securities market.
- Consider and approve related-party transactions unless such transactions require
approval from the shareholders' meeting. In considering such approval, it shall be in
accordance with the announcements, regulations, and/or rules related to the securities
market.
- Consider and approve the payment of interim dividends to shareholders when the Company
has earned sufficient profits to do so, and report such dividend payments to the next
shareholders' meeting.
- Promote understanding and adherence to the law, regulations, corporate ethics, and
work-related policies, including the anti-corruption policy, among all directors,
managements, and employees of the Company.
- Establish clear procedures for individuals who wish to report misconduct or individuals
who have concerns (whistleblower) through the Company's website or by reporting directly
to the Company. Define channels for reporting misconduct through the Company's audit
committee and instruct that data be verified according to the Company's established
processes.
- Oversee subsidiary companies by considering the suitability of individuals to be
appointed as directors in the subsidiary companies. This is to ensure that management
aligns with the Company's policies and conducts transactions in compliance with the law.
In this regard, it is stipulated that directors
who have a vested interest or any other conflict of interest with the Company shall not be
involved in the decision-making process and shall not have the right to vote on such
matters.
Furthermore, in the following cases, approval
must
be obtained
from the board meeting and the shareholders' meeting, with a majority vote of not less than
three-fourths (3/4) of the total votes of the attending shareholders with voting rights.
- The sale or transfer of the entire or significant part of the Company's business to
another person.
- The purchase or acquisition of the business of private or other public limited companies
by the Company.
- Making, amending, or canceling contracts related to leasing the entire or significant
part of the Company's business, appointing others to manage the Company's business, or
merging the Company's business with other entities for the purpose of profit or loss
sharing.
- Amendment or addition to the Articles of Association or bylaws of the Company.
- Increase or decrease of the Company's registered capital.
- Company dissolution.
- Issuance of convertible debentures by the Company.
- Merger of the Company's business with another company.
- Any other matters stipulated under the Securities and Exchange Act and/or the
regulations of the Stock Exchange of Thailand, requiring approval from the shareholders'
meeting by the above-mentioned voting criteria, such as the disposal or acquisition of
assets, related transactions, and more.
The roles and responsibilities of the Chairman of the Board
The Chairman of the Board has the following roles and responsibilities:
- Supervise, monitor, and ensure the efficient performance of the Company's Board and its
subcommittees, in line with the Company's objectives and goals.
- Act as the leader of the Board and preside over board meetings and shareholder meetings,
ensuring that these meetings are conducted in accordance with the Company's bylaws and
the agenda set forth.
- Collaborate with the company secretary to set the agenda for board meetings, ensuring
that important matters are included in the meeting agenda. Coordinate the distribution
of meeting invitations and related documents, and ensure that the Board receives
accurate, complete, clear, and timely information before meetings, enabling the board to
make well-informed decisions.
- Support positive relationships between executive and non-executive directors and between
the Board and managements. Also, ensure effective communication between directors and
shareholders.
- Support and set a good example in adhering to corporate governance principles and
business ethics within the Company. Additionally, ensure that all directors actively
participate in promoting an ethical corporate culture and effective corporate
governance.
Meeting
- The Company shall organize board meetings at least four (4) times a year and may hold
additional special meetings as necessary. To constitute a quorum, more than half of the
total number of directors must be present at the meeting, with the chairman of the board
presiding. Important agenda items for meetings include the discussion and approval of
the strategic plan, operational plans, quarterly and yearly financial statements, annual
budgeting, and various investments of the Company, as well as key policies. Each
director is free to propose items beneficial to the Company for inclusion in the meeting
agenda.
- The company secretary is responsible for scheduling board meetings in advance each year,
allowing directors to plan their attendance and prepare for meetings. The company
secretary shall also send meeting invitations along with clear, adequate, and relevant
meeting agendas and documents to directors at least seven (7) days in advance of the
meeting. Directors have the right to request access to or review related documents or
request additional detailed information from the management. The Company may also engage
external consultants or experts at its expense for consultation on any matter.
- The Board may invite managements and employees to attend meetings for discussions and
clarifications on relevant matters.
- Resolutions at meetings shall be passed by a majority vote of the attending directors,
with each director having one vote. In case of a tie, the chairman presiding at the
meeting shall cast an additional vote as a tiebreaker.
- If the chairman of the Board is not present at the meeting or is unable to perform their
duties, if there is a vice chairman of the Board, the vice chairman shall act as
chairman. If there is no vice chairman of the Board or the vice chairman is unable to
perform their duties, the attending directors shall elect one director as the chairman
of the meeting.
- The company secretary shall be responsible for preparing accurate and clear meeting
reports, including the meeting outcomes and directors' opinions, in written form.
Meeting reports that have been certified by the Board shall be kept by the company
secretary and made available for inspection or review by directors or relevant parties
with rights and interests.
Evaluation
- The Board shall do self-performance evaluations and to be conducted at least once a
year, on an individual basis, to assist the directors in reviewing work outcomes,
identifying problems, obstacles, and making necessary improvements.
- The Board is responsible for evaluating the performance of managing director,
considering the KPI scores of all departments/units that have been specified and
averaged. The results of the evaluation shall be used to determine compensation and
benefits based on the criteria established by the Company.
The Board’s Remunerations
The remuneration of the Board is determined by considering their roles, responsibilities,
and the Company's performance. It is also benchmarked against companies in the same
industry. The proposed remuneration is subject to approval by the Board and is considered
for approval at the annual general meeting of shareholders. Adjustments are made as
necessary to ensure competitiveness within the industry and to motivate and retain
high-quality directors.
Training
The Company provides orientation and training for new directors to help them understand
their roles, responsibilities, and the organization. Continuous learning and development
opportunities are also promoted to enhance directors' knowledge and understanding in all
aspects, ensuring effective performance of their duties. This is done to adapt to changing
external circumstances and to sustain the long-term development of the Company.
Reporting
The Board is responsible for accurate and transparent disclosure of information to
shareholders. This includes the annual report and form 56-1 report and the disclosure of
information as required by the securities market regulations. Additionally, the Board
oversees the preparation of the Company's financial reports, adhering to financial reporting
standards and selecting appropriate accounting policies. These reports are presented to the
shareholder meeting to instill confidence that the financial reports comply with the
regulations of the Stock Exchange of Thailand and relevant laws. The Board assigns the Audit
Committee to supervise, oversee, and examine the financial reporting to ensure accuracy and
completeness. The Company also discloses information related to interconnected transactions
or potentially conflicting transactions accurately and comprehensively.
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