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At Bell Aliant, governance denotes the structure and process employed to oversee, direct and manage the business and affairs of the Corporation with the objective of ensuring its financial viability and enhancing unitholder value. This structure and process defines the division of power between, and establishes mechanisms for achieving accountability by, the Boards of Directors and management. Ways and means of improving Board effectiveness are reviewed and modified on an ongoing basis.
Bell Aliant's Disclosure Policy
The Bell Aliant Boards have adopted this Disclosure Policy in order to ensure that communications to the investing public about Bell Aliant are timely, factual, accurate and broadly disseminated in accordance with applicable securities laws. The goal of this Disclosure Policy is to provide a consistent understanding of Bell Aliant's approach to disclosure among the Boards, and all Bell Aliant employees.
Bell Aliant’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics provides an overview of the standards by which we operate within Bell Aliant.
Financial executives of Bell Aliant adhere to and advocate principles and responsibilities governing professional and ethical conduct.
Auditor Independence Policy
The purpose of this Policy is to establish procedures with respect to auditor independence with the objective to govern all aspects of Bell Aliant's relationship with the External Auditor. The Audit Committee of Bell Aliant has adopted this Policy pursuant to the relevant U.S. and Canadian rules and regulations regarding governance. |
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Auditor Independence Policy