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The Board of Directors meetings of Sharp Corporation are held on a monthly basis to make decisions on matters stipulated by law and management-related matters of importance, thereby exercising its oversight responsibility over its business affairs. To improve management agility and flexibility, and to clarify the responsibilities of company management during each accounting period, the term of office for members of the Board of Directors is set at one year.
In addition to the Board of Directors, the company has the Executive Management Committee, where matters of importance related to corporate management and business operation are discussed and reported twice a month. Through this committee, executive decisions are made promptly.
The Board of Corporate Auditors formulates audit policies, and conducts hearings on the company’s activities and performance from accounting auditors and corporate directors. The Board also exchanges information and opinions on such matters as auditing (on-site auditing) results and the progress of deliberations of important meetings, which increases the validity of audits.
Sharp Corporation also has the Advisory Board comprised of eminent persons who play active roles in various sectors of society to assist in management decisions through exchanging ideas and making proposals from diverse perspectives.
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