The Company does not believe it has any material exposure to economic, environmental or social sustainability risks due to its size and nature of activities. This financial year the CEO & Managing Director and the Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary provided a statement to the Board in writing in respect to the integrity of the financial statements, that they are founded on a sound system of risk management and internal compliance and control systems are operating efficiently and effectively in all material respects. Remuneration/Nomination and Performance Given the size of the Company and the nature of its activities, it is considered that all directors participate in matters relating to remuneration and director nomination. It is a cost effective structure and there is no justification for appointing a separate Remuneration Committee. The Board deals with matters of remuneration and nomination. The nomination of new Directors and the setting, or review, of remuneration levels of Directors and senior executives, is performed by the Board and recommendations made to the Board as a whole for approval by resolution (with abstentions from relevant directors where there is a conflict of interest). Where the Board considers that particular expertise or information is required, which is not available from within the Board, appropriate external advice may be taken prior to a final decision. The Board also deals with the remuneration of Directors and key executives of the Company. The Company’s policy is to remunerate non-executive Directors at market rates for time, commitment and responsibilities. The Board determines payments to the non-executive Directors and reviews their remuneration annually, based on market practice, duties and accountability. Independent external advice is sought where required. The maximum aggregate amount of fees that can be paid to non-executive Directors is subject to approval by shareholders. The Company does not currently have a documented formal process for periodically evaluating the performance of the board, its committees and individual directors, however, does undertake informal evaluations. The Board undertakes an annual review of key executives, evaluating their performance and remuneration levels. This annual review was last undertaken in August 2023. Code of Conduct The board has adopted a Code of Conduct to guide Directors, officers, employees and contractors in carrying out their duties and responsibilities. This Code of Conduct set out the principles and standards which the Board, management, employees and contractors of the Company are encouraged to strive towards when dealing with each other, shareholders and the community as a whole. Conflict of interest Each Director must keep the Company informed on an ongoing basis, of any interest that could potentially conflict with those of the Company. Where the Board believes a significant conflict exists, the director concerned does not receive the relevant Board papers and is not present at the meeting whilst the item is considered. Independent Professional Advice Each Director has the right of access to all relevant Company information and to the Company’s executives. Directors have the right, in connection to their duties and responsibilities as Directors, to seek independent professional advice at the Company’s expense. For independent legal advice in excess of a cost of $15,000, prior approval of the Chairman is required, which will not be unreasonably withheld, before any expense is incurred on behalf of the Company. Share Trading Policy Directors and employees are not permitted to trade shares whilst in the possession of price sensitive information. Directors and employees are prohibited from trading in securities whilst in possession of any inside information in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001. The Company’s Securities Trading Policy can be found on the Company’s website. Corporate Governance Statement continued 32 Sunstone Metals Limited Annual Report 2023
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