Tethys Petroleum complies with the corporate governance guidelines outlined by the TSX Venture Exchange where the Company has its primary listing. The Company’s Board consists of a majority of independent non-executive directors and the Company has an Audit Committee, Reserves Committee and Compensation/Nomination Committee. On its Board the Company has a broad range of experience and skills including technical, commercial and finance. The Company has in place a Code of Ethics, a Share Trading Policy and appropriate Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) procedures, both corporately and at local level.
The Board of Directors is committed to a high standard of corporate governance practices. The Board believes that this commitment is not only in the best interests of shareholders but that it also promotes effective decision making at Board level. The Board is of the view that its approach to corporate governance is appropriate and continues to work to align with the recommendations currently in effect and contained in NP 58 201. In addition, the Board monitors and considers for implementation the corporate governance standards which are proposed by various Canadian regulatory authorities.