Updated Nomination and Remuneration Committee Charter
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Nomination and Remuneration
Committee Charter
Harmoney Corp Limited (NZCN 5177041) (ARBN 645 036 595) (“Company”)
Approved by the Board on 30 October 2020, and updated 15 June 2023 and 20 August 2025
Nomination and Remuneration Committee Charter
Contents
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Purpose and authority
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1.1
1.2
Purpose
Authority
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Role of the Committee
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2.1
2.2
Nomination
Remuneration
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Nomination responsibilities
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Remuneration responsibilities
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4.1
4.2
4.3
General
Incentive schemes and equity based remuneration
Structure of remuneration
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Diversity
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Reporting and disclosure
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Delegation
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Membership
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8.1
8.2
8.3
Composition and size
Chairperson
Secretary
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Committee meetings and process
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9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
9.8
Meetings
Frequency and calling of meetings
Quorum
Attendance by management and advisers
Conflicts
Notice, agenda and documents
Minutes
Access to information and advisers
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Committee’s performance evaluation
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Review and publication of the charter
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Purpose and authority
1.1
Purpose
The purpose of this Nomination and Remuneration Committee Charter is to specify the authority
delegated to the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (“Committee”) by the board of directors of
the Company (“Board”) and to set out the role, responsibilities, membership and operation of the
Committee.
1.2
Authority
The Committee is a committee of the Board established in accordance with the Company’s
constitution and authorised by the Board to assist it in fulfilling its statutory, fiduciary and regulatory
responsibilities. Members of the Committee consistend of the Non-Executive Directors. The
Committee has the authority and power to exercise the role and responsibilities set out in this charter
and granted to it under any separate resolutions of the Board from time to time.
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Role of the Committee
The role of the Committee is to assist the Board through providing guidance and recommendations
with regards to the People and Culture Strategy, people policies and practises and to ensure they are
designed to drive the right customer outcomes through our culture and conduct, and to support and
deliver on Harmoney’s business strategy and plan.
Specifically this includes:
2.1
Nomination
The Committee assists and advises the Board on:
(a)
Board succession planning generally;
(b)
induction and continuing professional development programs for directors;
(c)
the development and implementation of a process for evaluating the performance of the
Board, its committees and directors;
(d)
the process for recruiting a new director, including evaluating the balance of skills, knowledge,
experience, independence and diversity on the Board and, in the light of this evaluation,
preparing a description of the role and capabilities required for a particular appointment;
(e)
the appointment and re-election of directors;
(f)
ensuring there are plans in place to manage the succession of the Chief Executive Officer
(“CEO”) and other senior executives, to ensure that the Board is of a size and composition
conducive to making appropriate decisions, with the benefit of a variety of perspectives and
skills and in the best interests of the Company as a whole; and
(g)
ensuring the organisational structure align to the business strategy, and to review and
approve significant organisation redesigns where applicable.
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2.2
Remuneration and Performance
The Committee also assists and advises the Board on achieving high performance through
performance management, remuneration policies and practices for the Board, the CEO, the chief
financial officer, senior executives and other persons whose activities, individually or collectively,
affect the financial soundness of Harmoney. The Committee may seek external advice where relevant
on remuneration related matters.
The policies and practices are designed to:
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(a)
enable the Company to attract, retain and motivate directors, executives and employees who
will create value for shareholders within an appropriate risk management framework, by
providing remuneration packages that are equitable and externally competitive;
(b)
be fair and appropriate having regard to the performance of the Company and the relevant
director, executive or employee; and
(c)
comply with relevant legal requirements.
Nomination responsibilities
The Committee is responsible for:
(a)
(Board size) making recommendations regarding the size of the Board, being a size that
encourages efficient decision making;
(b)
(director competencies) identifying and making recommendations regarding the necessary
and desirable competencies of directors;
(c)
(skills matrix) formulating and regularly reviewing a Board skills matrix setting out the mix of
skills and diversity that the Board currently has or is looking to achieve in its membership and
covers the skills needed to address existing and emerging business or governance issues;
(d)
(director recommendations) developing and reviewing the process for the selection,
appointment and re-election of directors, and making recommendations to the Board by:
(i)
evaluating the balance of skills, experience, independence, knowledge and diversity
of directors sitting on the Board;
(ii)
in light of this evaluation, preparing a description of the role and capabilities required
for a particular appointment;
(iii)
undertaking appropriate checks before putting forward a candidate for appointment
as a director or election as a director; and
(iv)
where appropriate checks are not obtained in time and a provisional appointment of a
director is made or a resolution to members to elect a director is put forward, to
procure that the director gives an unequivocal undertaking to resign should the
company receives an outstanding check that it considers is not satisfactory;
(e)
(providing information) providing security holders with material information in the
Committee’s possession relevant to a decision as to whether or not to elect or re-elect a
director;
(f)
(diversity commitment) ensure that the Company meets its commitment to becoming a
diverse and inclusive workplace;
(g)
(diversity culture) identifying ways to promote a culture supportive of diversity including
recruitment from a diverse pool of candidates and reviewing nomination practices against
measurable objectives for achieving diversity;
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(h)
(induction) implementing tailored induction programs for new directors, including ensuring
that directors have sufficient understanding of their legal duties and responsibilities as a
director under the key legislation governing the Company and the ASX listing rules and
accounting matters to fulfil their responsibilities in relation to financial statements;
(i)
(on-going programs) regularly assessing whether the directors collectively have the skills,
knowledge and experience to deal with new and emerging business and governance issues
and where gaps are identified, implementing programs to enhance director competencies so
they can perform their roles as directors effectively, and to update directors’ knowledge and
skills, including:
(i)
key developments affecting the Company, industry and environment in which it
operates; and
(ii)
ongoing briefings on developments in laws, regulations and accounting standards;
(j)
(assessing performance – directors) implementing a proper process (including considering
whether to use external facilitators) to regularly evaluate the performance of the chairperson,
Board, Board committees and individual directors and addressing issues that may arise from
the review;
(k)
(assessing performance – senior executives) implementing a proper process to evaluate
at least once every reporting period the performance of the senior executives and addressing
issues that may arise from the review;
(l)
(assessing time commitment) reviewing the time required to be committed by nonexecutive directors to properly fulfil their duties to the Company and whether non-executive
directors are meeting these requirements;
(m)
(assessing independence) assisting the Board in assessing the independence of each nonexecutive director;
(n)
(succession plans) reviewing Board and senior executive succession plans and processes,
including for the CEO and other senior executive positions and being conscious of each
director’s tenure, to maintain an appropriate balance of skills, experience, expertise and
diversity; and
(o)
(governance matters) reviewing and making recommendations in relation to any corporate
governance issues as requested by the Board from time to time.
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Remuneration responsibilities
4.1
General
(a)
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The Committee is responsible for developing, reviewing and making recommendations to the
Board on:
(i)
(directors’ fees) the Company’s remuneration framework for directors, including, the
process by which any pool of directors’ fees approved by shareholders is allocated to
directors;
(ii)
(senior executives) the remuneration packages to be awarded to the CEO and
senior executives and ensuring alignment with performance;
(iii)
(disclosure) separately disclosing its policies and practices regarding the
remuneration of non-executive directors and the remuneration of executive directors
and other senior executives;
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(b)
(iv)
(policies) the Company’s recruitment, retention, termination, and remuneration
performance management policies for the CEO and senior executives and any
changes to those policies;
(v)
(incentive schemes) incentive schemes, if appropriate, for the CEO and senior
executives;
(vi)
(equity based) equity based remuneration plans, if appropriate, for the CEO, senior
executives and other employees; and
(vii)
(superannuation) superannuation arrangements for directors, the CEO, senior
executives and other employees.
The Committee is also responsible for monitoring and providing input to the Board regarding:
(i)
(updates) legislative, regulatory or market developments likely to have a significant
impact on the Company and legislative compliance in employment issues;
(ii)
(Company trends) the remuneration trends across the Company, including
(iii)
4.2
(A)
the trends in base pay for senior management relative to that of all Company
employees; and
(B)
remuneration by gender; and
(benefits) major changes to employee benefits structures in the Company.
Incentive schemes and equity based remuneration
For any incentive schemes or equity based plans which are adopted, the Committee is responsible
for:
4.3
(a)
(reviewing) reviewing their terms (including any eligibility criteria and performance hurdles);
(b)
(administration) overseeing their administration (including compliance with applicable laws
that restrict participants from hedging the economic risk of their security holdings) and
disclosing its policy on whether participants are permitted to enter into transactions (whether
through the use of derivatives or otherwise) which limit the economic risk of participating in
the scheme;
(c)
(shareholder approval) considering whether shareholder approval is required or desirable
for the schemes or plans and for any changes to them; and
(d)
(payments and awards) ensuring that payments and awards of equity are made in
accordance with their terms and any shareholder approval.
Structure of remuneration
In fulfilling these responsibilities, the Committee will ensure that:
(a)
(distinguishing structures) a clear distinction is maintained between the structure of nonexecutive directors’ remuneration and that of executive directors and senior executives;
(b)
(linking rewards) a proportion of executive directors’ and senior executives’ remuneration is
structured in a manner designed to link rewards to corporate and individual performance
(reflecting short and long-term performance objectives appropriate to the Company’s
circumstances and goals);
(c)
(remuneration consultant) any engagement of a remuneration consultant is approved by the
Board or the Committee and the remuneration consultant must report its recommendation
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directly to either or both of the members of the Board (other than an executive director) or
members of this Committee;
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(d)
(no influence) the Committee and the Board are satisfied with the arrangements put in place
to ensure that any remuneration recommendation made by the remuneration consultant is
made free from undue influence from any member of the key management personnel to
whom the recommendation relates; and
(e)
(providing information) the Committee will provide the Board with information sufficient to
ensure that the Board makes an informed decision in relation to the Committee’s
recommendations.
Diversity
Harmoney, and therefore the Committee, actively supports diversity, inclusion and belonging in the
workplace; and recognises that a diverse workforce is a strength that enables the business to achieve
its objectives, better understand and serve customers, attract and retain top talent and to innovative
successfully.
The Committee will:
(a)
promote diversity as an important strategic and cultural factor to achieve business objectives
across the organisation and apply an inclusion lens to encourage unique perspectives;
(b)
propose measurable diversity objectives to the Board to achieve diversity, identify ways in
which achievement is to be measured, and report to the Board on the progress in achieving
these objectives;
(c)
report to the Board on diversity issues generally within Harmoney and make appropriate
recommendations, including to:
(d)
(i)
provide information to the Board on gender, ethnicity and age across the whole
organisation as well as senior executive positions;
(ii)
provide information to the Board on equal pay for equal work; and
(iii)
provide information to the Board on employee experience to continuously cultivate a
culture of inclusion and belonging;
identify ways to promote a culture supportive of diversity, including developing and promoting
policies, programs and guidelines that embrace and foster Harmoney’s Diversity Principles,
as detailed below:
(i)
We value diversity;
(ii)
We’re all accountable to create an inclusive culture;
(iii)
We’re committed to attracting diverse talent and hiring fairly;
(iv)
We support flexible ways of working;
(v)
We’re committed to equal pay for equal work; and
(vi)
We focus on driving a culture of inclusion offering a sense of belonging and fairness,
feeling valued and respected
(together, the “Diversity Principles”);
(e)
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ensure recruitment and selection processes across all levels of the Company are structured
so that a diverse range of candidates are considered and actively review on a regular basis
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the Company’s recruiting practices, policies and procedures to reduce bias, both conscious
and unconscious;
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(f)
identify and implement programs that will assist in the development of a broader and more
diverse pool of skilled and experienced employees and that, over time, will prepare them for
senior management and board positions;
(g)
setting key performance indicators for senior executives to measure the achievement of
diversity objectives;
(h)
identify programs and initiatives designed to achieve greater diversity on the Board and in
senior management; and
(i)
introduce appropriate procedures for proper implementation of this policy including all relevant
training and a review mechanism to assess the effectiveness of the policy.
Reporting and disclosure
The Committee will liaise with the Audit and Risk Committee and the Board in relation to the
Company’s remuneration related reporting in the financial statements and remuneration report
required by the Corporations Act.
The Committee will approve an annual remuneration report containing information on the Company’s
remuneration policy, practices, attendance at and frequency of Committee meetings and make
recommendations to the Board for the inclusion of the remuneration report in the Company’s annual
report.
The Committee will make recommendations to the Board regarding the process for evaluating
performance of the Board, its committees and the directors individually.
The Committee will ensure that all applicable governance, accounting and legal requirements
regarding disclosure of remuneration, in all forms, are complied with.
The Committee chairperson will attend the Company’s annual general meetings prepared to respond
to any shareholder questions on the Committee’s activities.
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Delegation
The Committee may delegate any of its powers and responsibilities as the Committee thinks
appropriate for the administration of director, senior executive and employee share, option or other
plans, to senior management.
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Membership
8.1
Composition and size
The Committee will consist of
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only non-executive directors;
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a majority of independent directors; and
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at least 3 members.
The Company will disclose the members of the Committee.
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Each member must be free from any interest, business or other relationship which, in the opinion of
the Board, could, or could reasonably be perceived to, materially interfere with the exercise of his or
her independent judgment as a member of the Committee.
Each member is expected to possess adequate remuneration, regulatory and industry knowledge to
carry out his or her responsibilities as a member of the Committee.
The term of service of Committee members will be reviewed by the chairperson at least annually, with
a view to rotating members periodically, but without losing the continuity of experience and knowledge
gained by the members of the Committee.
8.2
Chairperson
The chairperson of the Committee must be an independent non-executive director. The chairperson
of the Committee is appointed by the Board. If, for a particular Committee meeting, the Committee
chairperson is not present within 10 minutes of the nominated starting time of the meeting, the
Committee may elect a chairperson for the meeting. Also, if:
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the Committee chairperson is the Chairperson of the Board; and
•
the appointment of a successor to the Chairperson of the Board is being considered at a
Committee meeting,
the Committee members must elect an alternative chairperson for the portion of the meeting
concerning the appointment of a successor to the Chairperson.
8.3
Secretary
The company secretary is the secretary of the Committee.
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Committee meetings and process
9.1
Meetings
Meetings and proceedings of the Committee are governed by the provisions in the Company’s
constitution regulating meetings and proceedings of the Board and committees of the Board in so far
as they are applicable and not inconsistent with this charter.
Committee members may attend meetings in person or by electronic means.
9.2
Frequency and calling of meetings
The Committee will meet as frequently as required to perform its functions, but not less than quarterly.
The chairperson must call a meeting of the Committee if requested by any member of the Committee,
the external auditor, or the chairperson of the Board.
At the end of each reporting period, the Board will disclose the number of times the Committee met
throughout that reporting period and the individual attendance of each Committee member at those
meetings.
9.3
Quorum
Two directors constitute a quorum for meetings of the Committee.
9.4
Attendance by management and advisers
The Committee chairperson may invite the CEO, chief financial officer, other senior executives,
directors who are not members of the Committee and external advisers to attend meetings of the
Committee.
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9.5
Conflicts
No member of the Committee will participate in the determination of their own remuneration or the
specific remuneration policies that are applicable to them.
9.6
Notice, agenda and documents
Unless otherwise agreed or considered necessary by the chairperson, notice of each meeting
confirming the venue, date and time together with an agenda of items to be discussed and supporting
documentation, will be circulated by the secretary to each Committee member and any other
individual invited to attend, not less than 5 working days before the meeting.
9.7
Minutes
The secretary will keep minute books to record the proceedings and resolutions of Committee
meetings.
The chairperson of the Committee, or delegate, will report to the Board after each Committee meeting.
Minutes of Committee meetings will be included in the papers for the next Board meeting after each
Committee meeting.
The Committee must refer any matter of significant importance to the Board for its consideration and
attention.
9.8
Access to information and advisers
The Committee has direct and unlimited access to all resources necessary to discharge its duties and
responsibilities, including engaging counsel, accountants or other experts as it considers appropriate.
This may include requesting management or engaging external remuneration consultants to provide
information to the Committee.
The Committee also has the authority to conduct or direct any investigation required to fulfill its
responsibilities.
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Committee’s performance evaluation
The Committee will review its performance at least annually, or earlier if circumstances dictate, and
whenever there are major changes to the management structure of Harmoney. At least every 3 years
a Board evaluation will be conducted by an independent external expert.
The performance evaluation will have regard to the extent to which it has met its responsibilities in
terms of this charter.
Committee members must be available to meet with external bodies if requested to do so in
accordance with relevant laws, regulations or prudential standards.
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Review and publication of the charter
The Committee will review its charter at least every two years to keep it up to date and consistent with
the Committee’s authority, objectives and responsibilities and report to the Board any changes it
considers should be made. The charter may be amended by resolution of the Board.
This charter will be available on Harmoney’s website and the key features will be published in the
annual report or a link provided to the charter or a summary on the website.
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