Board committees

The Board has delegated certain governance responsibilities to board committees with clearly defined terms of reference. These are comprised solely or principally of independent non-executive directors.

Audit and Assurance Committee
The committee reviews, prior to submission to the Board, the integrity of the company's results announcements and financial statements. It approves the remuneration and terms of engagement of the external auditor and reviews the scope, independence and effectiveness of the external audit. It reviews BAA’s internal audit programme and reports, and the independence and effectiveness of the company's internal control and risk management systems. Full terms of reference of Audit and Assurance Committee. (35KB PDF)

Remuneration Committee
The committee makes recommendations to the Board on the company's framework and overall policy for executive director and senior management remuneration. It approves, within the agreed framework and policy, the total remuneration package for each executive director, the Chairman and, as appropriate, other senior executives. Full terms of reference of Remuneration Committee. (45KB PDF)

Health, Safety, Security and Environment Committee
The committee provides overall governance and advice on health, safety, security and environmental matters. It reviews group level performance and independent and management assurance provided on risks in these areas. Full terms of reference of Health, Safety, Secuirty and Environment Commitee. (41KB PDF)

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