Boards, directors & committees · Core

Remuneration committee

Also called: compensation committee, pay committee

ELI5

A board committee overseeing executive pay and reward policies.

Used in conversation

“How are we defining remuneration committee in this deck?”

Pitch context

You will see “Remuneration committee” in board papers, contracts, policies, risk registers and compliance reports when the discussion reaches boards, directors & committees.

Why it matters: In boards, directors & committees, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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