Home About North Who We Are Current: Corporate Governance After Office Hours Emergencies +44 191 232 0999 Contact Us Also in this section SMI Part VII Transfer MSMI Part VII Transfer From our Members to our Board, discover more about how North is structured here. Members At the top of our corporate governance structure is our mutual membership. Each year we hold an Annual General Meeting to keep them informed about the Club. This includes delivery of our annual report and accounts, as well as other matters, such as the appointment and remuneration of Directors and Auditors. Further General Meetings are also held, when necessary, to obtain Members’ approval in accordance with our constitutional documents and Company law. Members Board The Members Board provides our Members with a forum to play an enhanced role in the governance of North. It has separate committees to consider matters relating to our Protecting and Indemnity and Freight, Demurrage and Defence classes, as well as an Elections Committee for appointments to the Members Board. Meetings of the Members Board are held twice a year, at which Member representatives receive reports and consult with the Directors on a wide range of topics. The Members Board also has powers to determine discretionary matters that arise in relation to Members’ claims under our Rules. Details of the current Members Board representatives are available here. The Members Board’s Terms of Reference are available on request from boardsupport@nepia.com. North Board of Directors Collectively responsible for the long-term success of North, the Board of Directors sets our strategy and makes sure our obligations to Members and others are met. The Board of Directors also makes sure we comply with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements, and that our risk profile is adequately and effectively managed. Our three general Director categories are: Member Directors – appointed on a non-executive basis to represent our shipowner Members. Executive Directors – appointed to represent our executive management. Independent Directors – appointed to provide additional specialist non executive expertise in relation to key governance functions. Details of our current Directors are available here. The North Board of Directors’ Terms of Reference are available on request from boardsupport@nepia.com Directors Committees The effective operation of the Board of Directors is facilitated by a number of standing committees. Details of our current standing committees are available here. Terms of reference are available on request from boardsupport@nepia.com. Our News VIEW ALL EXPERTISE 2020 Sulphur Cap Ballast Water Management Cyber Security GDPR Marine Environment MLC Right Crew Safety Management 2.0 Sanctions QUICK LINKS MyNorth GlobeView Vessel Search Correspondents Latest About Us Contact MyNorth Register Login North Online CONNECT LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Youtube Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Anti-Bribery & Trading Complaints Employers’ Liability Register Modern Slavery Statements Gender Pay Gap Statement of Investment Principles Health and Safety Policy Statement of Commitment Board Diversity Policy Careers MEMBER OF ACCREDITATIONS Copyright © The North of England Protecting and Indemnity Association Limited. Registered in England. No. 505456. The Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3DU Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. North's business in the EEA is underwritten by North of England P&I Designated Activity Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of North incorporated in Ireland and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.