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•Matters relating to the employees who are tasked to assist the duties of the Audit & Supervisory Committee, matters relating to the independence of said employees from directors, and matters relating to ensuring the effectiveness of Audit & Supervisory Committee instructions with respect to said employeesTo further raise the effectiveness of Audit & Supervisory Committee audits and maintain a system to carry out audit duties more smoothly, the Company has established the Audit & Supervisory Committee secretariat, which supports and takes on Audit & Supervisory Committee duties. It is assumed that the Audit & Supervisory Committee’s consent has to be obtained for transfers of personnel to the Audit & Supervisory Committee secretariat staff, personnel evaluations, and disciplinary action. The instructions and orders given to Audit & Supervisory Committee secretariat staff are also deemed to be given by directors serving as Audit & Supervisory Committee members. With regard to said instructions and orders received from Audit & Supervisory Committee members, with the exception of those instructions and orders that are not necessary for the duties of Audit & Supervisory Committee members, it is assumed that Audit & Supervisory Committee secretariat staff do not receive instructions and orders from directors or other employees.•System relating to the reporting of cases to the Audit & Supervisory Committee and system for ensuring that the submitting of such reports is not seen as reason enough for the person who submitted them to be subjected to disadvantageous treatmentWith regard to cases that are likely to signicantly damage the Company or a Group company, such as violations of laws or regulations, all Group directors and employees are to report such cases to the Company’s Audit & Supervisory Committee. In addition, it is deemed that the Audit & Supervisory Committee will be able to directly demand business-related reports for all Group directors and employees. Under the Company’s Internal Reporting System Operation Regulations and its Global Internal Reporting System Regulations, the Company has established a helpline that can be used by all Group directors and employees and endeavors to maintain a system to ensure that the submitting of such reports is not seen as reason enough for the person who submitted the said notication or report to be subjected to disad-vantageous treatment. In the event of an internal notication via the helpline, this will be reported to the Audit & Supervisory Committee.•Matters concerning policy relating to the handling of costs or liabilities arising from the execution of duties of Audit & Supervisory Committee membersWhen an Audit & Supervisory Committee member invoices the Company for the prepayment or redemption of expenses incurred for the execution of their duties, the said costs or liabilities will be promptly handled following discussions in the department responsible, with the exception of cases in which said costs have been recognized as being not necessary for the execution of the said Audit & Supervisory Committee member’s duties. In addition, should Audit & Supervisory Committee members deem that independent outside experts (such as lawyers, certied public accountants, etc.) are necessary as advisers to the Audit & Supervisory Committee, the Company will bear those costs, with the exception of cases in which said costs have been recognized as being not necessary for the execution of the said Audit & Supervisory Committee’s duties.•Other system for ensuring that the Audit & Supervisory Committee carries out audits effectivelyWith a view to ensuring a system so that Company information reaches the Audit & Supervisory Committee unhindered, the Company works to maintain an environment in which information is received not only from directors (excluding directors serving as Audit & Supervisory Committee members) and from employees but also from independent auditors, corporate lawyers, tax accountants, and other specialists. The Company has a system in place to ensure regular meetings with representative directors and venues for important discussions, such as management and strategy meetings, for Audit & Supervisory Committee members to attend and state opinions.3. Basic Policies and Systems for Preventing Relationships with Antisocial ForcesThe Company stands in rm opposition to all antisocial forces and organizations that threaten to disrupt the order and safety of civil society while practicing a strict policy of non-association with such entities. We have made this commitment clearly apparent in the LINTEC Compliance Guidelines and are taking steps to ensure thorough awareness with this regard among all directors and employees.We reject any illegitimate requests from antisocial forces and organizations and maintain close collaborative relationships with the police, centers for the removal of criminal organizations, lawyers, and other specialists to combat such requests. Should we be approached by antisocial forces or organizations, we will closely coordinate with such institutions, organizations, lawyers, or other specialists to furnish a quick, organization-wide response.4. Risk Management SystemThe Company has established the Companywide Crisis Management Regulations as well as a risk management system for minimizing the possible impact and damage to corporate value if a major problem arises. It has also implemented and oversees the Information Security Corporate Governance:: THE BASE THAT SUPPORTS GROWTHLINTEC ANNUAL REPORT 201634

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