The Board evaluates regularly the skills that are required and whether they are adequately provided for. In doing so, where relevant, it will consider guidance available on appointment and training of Board members.
The Company Secretary has the responsibility of making the Board aware of legal changes.
The Nominations Committee oversees the process of identifying candidates and makes recommendations to the Board. Appointments are made on merit against objective criteria and with regard to the benefits that will be brought to the Board and the Group. The Nominations Committee also considers succession planning.
The Company Secretary supports the Chairman in addressing the training and development needs of the Directors. In the case of new Directors, there is an induction to ensure they become aware of the operations of the Group. The Directors are aware of their individual responsibility to undertake appropriate continuing development.