BIMB Integrated Annual Report 2017

14 Intended Outcome Every company is headed by a board, which assumes responsibility for the company’s leadership and is collectively responsible for meeting the objectives and goals of the company. Practice 1.4 The board is supported by a suitably qualified and competent Company Secretary to provide sound governance advice, ensure adherence to rules and procedures, and advocate adoption of corporate governance best practices. Application : Applied . Explanation on application of the practice : The Board is supported by the Group Company Secretary, Puan Maria Mat Said. She holds a Bachelor of Law from University of Malaya. She is also a Licensed Secretary by the Companies Commission of Malaysia. She has 25 years of experience in the banking industry, mainly, performing legal and secretarial function. Details of her profile is disclosed in the Management profile section of the Integrated Annual Report. Puan Maria Mat Said is responsible for advising the Board on issues relating to relevant laws, rules, procedures and regulations affecting the Board, as well as best governance practices. She is also responsible for advising the Directors on their obligations and duties and facilitates effective dissemination of information to the Board, the Board Committees and the Management. Apart from assisting the Chairman in preparing the agenda and the meetings, the Group Company Secretary also undertakes amongst others, the following roles: Company • Facilitating the highest standard of governance practices among BHB entities and identifying areas for enhancements; • Ensuring that BHB complies with statutory obligations under the relevant laws and regulations; • Monitoring and ensuring BHB’s governance framework complies with the Islamic Financial Services Act 2013, the MCCG 2017, BNM CG Policy, Bursa Securities Listing Requirements, Companies Act 2016, Capital Market and Services Act 2007 and all others relevant laws and regulations; and • Maintaining the safe keeping of statutory records of the Company in compliance with applicable laws and regulations; Board • Managing matters relating to the Board and Board Committees meeting; • Ensuring procedures for the appointment and re-appointment of Directors are adhered to; • Organising induction programmes for new Director; • Organising and assisting in Directors’ training;