The Board has established committees of its members to implement the Investment Policy. The Committees consist of the Audit, Investment, and Personnel and Governance Committees as described below:
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee’s primary objectives shall include:
- Adopt and implement an Audit Charter for the BTI;
- Provide oversight of the integrity of the financial statements;
- Review the annual operating budget;
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements;
- Oversee the performance of the internal audit function; and
- Assess the performance of the external auditors, provide recommendations to the Board to engage or dismiss them, and monitor their qualifications and independence.
Audit Committee
Chairman:
John B. McCuskey
Members:
Michael L. Glasser
Glenda Probst
Investment Committee
The Investment Committee’s primary objectives include:
- Evaluation, selection, and termination of the Investment Managers and Investment Consultant;
- Regular review and revisions to the Investment Policy;
- Investigate any reported investment problems or non-compliance;
- Evaluation of investment results to ensure compliance with the Investment Policy and to determine success of investment activities; and
- Other investment related issues as necessary for the prudent and cost effective investment of the Consolidated Fund.
Investment Committee
Chairman:
Dave Hardy
Members:
Michael L. Glasser
John D. Perdue
John B. McCuskey
Personnel and Governance Committee
The Personnel and Governance Committee’s primary objectives include:
- Recommending staffing levels for the BTI;
- Assuring the professional qualifications, of the Board and Staff, are maintained by providing educational programs;
- Keeping the Board informed of current best practices in corporate governance;
- Developing, reviewing and updating governance practices of the Board;
- Assisting the Board in evaluating governance principles and practices;
- Overseeing management transition and succession planning; and
- Overseeing Board strategic planning.
Personnel and Governance Committee
Chairman:
John D. Perdue
Members:
Dave Hardy
John B. McCuskey
Glenda Probst
Michael L. Glasser