B.3.4
Where the board proposes a resolution to elect an individual as an independent non-executive director at the general meeting, it should set out in the circular to shareholders and/or explanatory statement accompanying the notice of the relevant general meeting:
(a) | the process used for identifying the individual and why the board believes the individual should be elected and the reasons why it considers the individual to be independent; |
(b) | if the proposed independent non-executive director will be holding their seventh (or more) listed company directorship, why the board believes the individual would still be able to devote sufficient time to the board; |
(c) | the perspectives, skills and experience that the individual can bring to the board; and |
(d) | how the individual contributes to diversity of the board. |