BIMB Integrated Annual Report 2017

12 The Chairman provides leadership to the Board and plays an important role in encouraging and inculcating a positive culture within the Board. Before every Board Meeting, the Chairman will oversees the setting of the agenda of Board meetings in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer to ensure that there is sufficient information and time to address all agenda items. During the Board meeting, apart from chairing the meeting, the Chairman promotes open and frank debates by all Directors. In order to ensure that relevant issues are discussed, the Chairman will lead the agenda for the Board meetings and request for views and input from the members. The Board members come well prepared and engage in robust discussions on key matters pertaining to the Company and Group. The Chairman ensures that a consensus is reached at the Board meeting. Where deemed necessary, the Chairman may call for a vote where a decision can be made by a vote of a simple majority. In the event that a consensus cannot be reached, the Chairman may defer the agenda, and request for additional information or research to be conducted on the subject matter, to enable the Board to make an informed decision.