Board of Directors
The Board of Directors are elected by stakeholders and aims to monitor the management of the Company to ensure the long-term benefits of the stakeholders. Additionally, it is committed to taking care of various related parties including employees, customers, suppliers, government, and the general public.
There are seven directors on the HTC Board (including three independent directors), the group of directors includes one female director and is primarily responsible for setting and monitoring management goals and long-term business strategy. They are also responsible for maintaining an internal financial and accounting inspection system, assessing operating risks, and proposing strategies for the reduction of such risks.
Independent Directors
HTC believes that good corporate governance is critical if a business is to gain the long-term funding that underlies further investment and growth. We recognize that to achieve good corporate governance, it is necessary to widen the scope of independent viewpoints in order to win the trust of the public and the shareholders. During the re-election of directors in 2019, three independent directors were elected according to the provisions set forth in the Securities and Exchange Act. This action served to solidify our corporate governance, strengthen the independence and functions of the directors, and improve the general performance of the Board of Directors.
Compensation Committee
The Compensation Committee is set up under the HTC Board of Directors. The committee is comprised of an independent director, and two independent external experts. The Compensation Committee assesses the salary remuneration policies and system of the Company directors, supervisors, and managers from a professional and objective viewpoint. The committee also makes suggestions to the Board of Directors for discussing.
Audit Committee
HTC established the "Audit Committee" to replace the Supervisors, which is composed of all independent directors. The Audit Committee assists the Board of Directors in fulfilling the quality and integrity requirement while carrying out the company's supervision work in accounting, auditing, financial reporting process and financial control. The Audit Committee has the right to conduct any appropriate audits and investigations, and has direct communication channels with the company's internal auditors and independent accountants. The Audit Committee convenes a meeting at least once a quarter. The audit supervisor and accountants should report on audit and financial statement review results, and report important discussions and resolutions to the Board of Directors.
Internal Audit System
HTC has set up our internal audit unit as subordinate to the Board of Directors. The internal unit is responsible for assisting the Board of Directors and management in checking any defects in internal control and in the assessment of operational efficiency and performance, as well as the accuracy of the financial statements and compliance with the related laws. The unit also addresses areas that need improvement in a timely manner to ensure internal control is continuously and effectively implemented. The audit results are used as a basis for the review and amendment of the internal control system to advance sound management in HTC.