General Principles - The establishment of the Audit Committee aims to enhance the decision-making function of the Board of Directors, ensuring effective supervision of management and improving corporate governance structure [2][4] - The Audit Committee is a specialized working body set up by the Board of Directors, responsible for reviewing financial information, supervising internal and external audits, and evaluating internal controls [2][5] Composition of the Committee - The Audit Committee consists of four directors who are not senior management, with a majority being independent directors, including at least one accounting professional [4] - The committee members are nominated by the Chairman or a majority of independent directors and elected by the Board [4][5] - The term of the Audit Committee aligns with that of the Board, and members can be re-elected [4][5] Responsibilities and Authority - The main responsibilities include reviewing financial information, supervising internal controls, and exercising the powers of the supervisory board as stipulated by law [5][9] - Certain matters require the approval of a majority of the committee before being submitted to the Board, including financial report disclosures and hiring or firing external auditors [5][9] - The committee is responsible for reporting on the progress and quality of internal audits and any significant issues discovered [11][12] Meetings and Procedures - The Audit Committee must hold at least one regular meeting each quarter, with additional meetings called as necessary [15] - Meetings require the presence of at least two-thirds of the committee members to be valid, and decisions must be approved by a majority [23] - Meeting records must be kept for at least ten years, and all members have confidentiality obligations regarding the discussed matters [27][29] Internal and External Audit Coordination - The committee supervises and evaluates both internal and external audit work, ensuring effective coordination between them [7][10] - It has the authority to propose the hiring or replacement of external auditors and to evaluate their performance annually [10][14] Reporting and Accountability - The Audit Committee must provide written evaluations of the effectiveness of internal controls to the Board and report any significant issues or irregularities [9][14] - In cases of major internal control deficiencies or financial misconduct, the committee is responsible for overseeing corrective actions and internal accountability measures [11][14] Implementation and Amendments - The implementation rules of the Audit Committee take effect upon approval by the Board and are subject to interpretation and revision by the Board [18]
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