EX-99.3 14 dex993.htm CHARTER OF THE NOMINATING/CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE Charter of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee

Exhibit 99.3

 

ENGLOBAL CORPORATION

NOMINATING/CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHARTER

 

Purpose

 

The function of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee (the “Committee”) is to identify individuals qualified to become board members and to select, or to recommend that the Board of Directors select, the director nominees for the next annual meeting of stockholders, to oversee the selection and composition of committees of the Board of Directors, and to oversee management continuity planning processes.

 

Composition

 

The Committee shall consist of two or more members of the Board of Directors, each of whom is determined by the Board of Directors to be “independent” in accordance with the rules of the American Stock Exchange and the SEC.

 

Appointment and Removal

 

The members of the Committee shall be appointed by the Board of Directors and shall serve until such member’s successor is duly elected and qualified or until such member’s earlier resignation or removal. The members of the Committee may be removed, with or without cause, by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.

 

Chairperson

 

Unless a Chairperson is elected by the full Board of Directors, the members of the Committee shall designate a Chairperson by majority vote of the full Committee membership. The Chairperson will chair all regular sessions of the Committee and set the agendas for Committee meetings.

 

Meetings

 

The Committee shall meet as frequently as circumstances dictate. The Chairman of the Board or any member of the Committee may call meetings of the Committee. The Committee may invite to its meetings any director, member of management of the Company, and such other persons as it deems appropriate in order to carry out its responsibilities.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

The Committee shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

 

    Establish criteria for the selection of new directors to serve on the Board of Directors, taking into account at a minimum all applicable laws, rules, regulations and listing standards, a potential candidate’s experience, areas of expertise and other factors relative to the overall composition of the Board of Directors.

 

    Identify individuals believed to be qualified as candidates to serve on the Board of Directors and select, or recommend that the Board of Directors select, the candidates for all directorships to be filled by the Board of Directors or by the shareholders at an annual or special meeting.

 

    Monitor the orientation and continuing education program for directors.


ENGlobal Corporation

   Exhibit 99.3

Nominating/ Corporate Governance Committee Charter

    

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    Review the Board of Director’s committee structure and recommend to the Board of Directors directors to serve on the committees of the Board, giving consideration to the criteria for service on each committee as set forth in the charter for such committee, as well as to any other factors the Committee deems relevant, and when appropriate, make recommendations regarding the removal of any member of any committee.

 

    Recommend members of the Board of Directors to serve as the Chair of the committees of the Board of Directors.

 

    Oversee and approve the management continuity planning process. Annually review and evaluate the succession plans relating to the CEO and other executive officer positions and make recommendations to the Board of Directors with respect to the selection of individuals to occupy these positions.

 

    Develop and recommend to the Board of Directors for its approval an annual self-evaluation process of the Board of Directors and its committees. Based on the results of the annual evaluation, as well as on any other matters the Committee shall deem relevant, the Committee shall make such recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding board processes and other items deemed appropriate to improve or ensure the effective functioning of the Board of Directors as the Committee shall from time to time deem advisable or appropriate.

 

    Develop and recommend to the Board of Directors for its approval a set of Corporate Governance Guidelines. The Committee shall review the Guidelines on an annual basis, or more frequently if appropriate, and recommend changes as necessary.

 

    Perform any other activities consistent with this Charter, the Company’s Bylaws and governing law as the Committee or the Board of Directors deem appropriate.

 

Advisors

 

The Committee shall have the authority to retain a search firm to assist in identifying director candidates, and retain outside counsel and other advisors as the Committee may deem appropriate in its sole discretion. The Committee shall have sole authority to approve related fees and retention terms.

 

Reports and Performance Review

 

The Committee shall report its actions and any recommendations to the Board of Directors after each Committee meeting and shall conduct and present to the Board of Directors an annual performance evaluation of the Committee. The Committee shall review at least annually the adequacy of this Charter and recommend any proposed changes to the Board of Directors for approval.

 

Disclosure of Charter

 

This Charter will be made available in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.

 

Adopted by Resolution of the Board of Directors

March 25, 2004