Board
The role of the board is to provide the Group with good governance and strategic direction.
The Group continues to monitor developments in the area of corporate governance in its three principal share markets.
Board
The board of directors is composed of 13 directors, whose expertise cover a broad range of industries and provide an invaluable perspective on Rio Tinto's business.
Selection, appointment and election of directors
The Nominations committee continually assesses the balance of executive and non executive directors and the composition of the board in terms of the skills and diversity required to ensure it remains relevant in the current environment.
Matters for consideration by the Board
Financial and business matters, board and directorate matters, public reporting, the procedure for directors to obtain independent professional advice and other matters.
Directors' test of independence
Corporate governance standards in the jurisdictions where Rio Tinto is listed require that a majority of directors, as well as members of a number of committees, are independent of the Group.
Board committees' terms of reference
Terms of reference for the Remuneration, Audit and Nominations committees and the Committee on social and environmental accountability.
Rotation of external audit engagement partners
The Board's policy on rotation of external audit engagement partners.
Financial calendar
10 May 2012
Annual General Meeting - Brisbane
Shareholders contacts
Investor relations teams in the UK, Australia and North America
