The Board of CRH plc is collectively responsible for the leadership, control, development and long-term success of the Company. Biographical details for each Director are available here.
The Board has delegated some of its responsibilities to Committees of the Board. Details of these Committees and the applicable Terms of Reference are available here.
Details of the remuneration paid to the Directors are set out in the Report on Directors' Remuneration.
The Remuneration Committee has appointed Mercer Human Resource Consulting as remuneration consultants. Mercer also provide actuarial advice to the Group and are actuaries and investment advisers to a number of the Group’s pension schemes.
The Company’s Memorandum of Association sets out the objects and powers of the Company. The Articles of Association detail the rights attaching to each share class; the method by which the Company's shares can be purchased or re-issued; the provision which apply to the holding of and voting at general meetings; and the rules relating to the Directos, including their appointment, retirement, re-election, duties and powers. A copy of the current Memorandum and Articles of Association of CRH plc is available here.
The Annual General Meeting of CRH plc will be held at the Royal Marine Hotel, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin at 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday, 9th May 2012. Copies of all Annual General Meeting materials will be posted here.
The pre-approval policy for non-audit services is available here.
CRH is committed to the highest standards of ethical, legal and moral standards as set out in our Code of Business Conduct and related policies and underpinned by culture of openness and our core values of integrity, honesty and respect for the law.
CRH has in place clear guidelines on business conduct and ethical behaviour for the people who represent us in carrying out their daily duties.