Bouwinvest has an independent Supervisory Board with a minimum of three and a maximum of five members. The Supervisory Board currently has four members. The maximum term of office is four years, with the possibility of reappointment for an additional four years.
The role of the Supervisory Board is to supervise the policies of the Board of Directors and the general affairs of the company and its related business. The Supervisory Board is responsible for the quality of its own performance. The members of the Supervisory Board are appointed by the General Meeting of Shareholders. In carrying out its duties, the Supervisory Board is guided by the interests of the company and the business connected with it.
Committees
The Supervisory Board has appointed an Audit Committee and a Selection & Remuneration Committee. The task of these committees is to support the Supervisory Board. The Audit Committee’s tasks and responsibilities are set out in the Regulations of the Audit Committee of the Supervisory Board. The Selection & Remuneration Committee’s tasks and responsibilities are set out in the Regulations of the Selection & Remuneration Committee of the Supervisory Board. More information on the composition of the committees can be found in the Report of the Supervisory Board elsewhere in this report.
Company secretary
The Supervisory Board is supported by the company secretary. The company secretary ensures that the correct procedures are followed and that the Supervisory Board acts in accordance with its legal and statutory obligations and powers and the applicable corporate governance rules.