The Company's Lead Independent Director is responsible for:
- coordinating the activities of the independent directors, and authorization to call meetings of the independent directors;
- coordinating with the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer(s) and Corporate Secretary, as appropriate, in helping set the agenda for Board meetings, including suggestions from other members of the Board;
- chairing executive sessions of the independent directors;
- providing feedback and perspective to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer(s) about discussions among the independent directors;
- helping facilitate communication among the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer(s) and the independent directors;
- presiding at Board meetings where the Chairman is not present; and
- performing other duties assigned from time to time by the Board.