The role of board-level committees in corporate governance
This paper presents a review of the different committees set up by the boards of directors
of companies to support their functions. It first focuses on the role of and trends
in board committees, their contribution to corporate governance and their evolving
role in light of the impact of the COVID 19 crisis and emerging issues. It then addresses
the functioning, composition and accountability of committees, notably in terms of
risk management and sustainability, and their impact on the effectiveness of boards.
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