Code of Conduct
IntroductionOur Board of Directors has adopted this Code of Conduct to provide principles for the purpose of promoting:
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Principles
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Reporting ViolationsIf you observe or become aware of an actual or potential violation of this Code of Conduct or of any law or regulation, it is your responsibility to report the circumstances of the actual or potential violation as provided below. You are also required to cooperate in the investigation by Camino Minerals of the actual or potential violation of this Code of Conduct. Any employee who in good faith raises an issue regarding a possible violation of law or this policy will not be subject to retaliation, and his or her confidentiality will be protected to the extent possible, consistent with law, corporate policy and the requirements necessary to conduct an effective investigation.To report an actual or potential violation of this Code of Conduct, you should contact the VP, Corporate Development. The VP, Corporate Development will forward the report to the Chair of the Audit Committee and retain a copy of the report until the report is addressed at a meeting of the Board of Directors or until such time as the Chair of the Audit Committee confirms that the Board of Directors has satisfactorily addressed the report of the actual or potential violation of this Code of Conduct. If you are not satisfied with the VP, Corporate Development's response or require an alternative means of reporting a violation, you may also report an actual or potential violation of this Code of Conduct directly to the Chair of the Audit Committee by:
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Private and ConfidentialPlease call the VP, Corporate Development if you have any questions or concerns regarding the above procedures. | |
Violations and WaiversOur VP, Corporate Development shall advise the Board of Directors in writing of all violations of this Code of Conduct reported to him. The Chair of the Audit Committee shall also advise the Board of Directors of all violations of this Code of Conduct reported to him in confidence and take, to the extent possible, necessary precautions to maintain the confidentiality of the report.Our Board of Directors shall determine, with or without the advice of others, appropriate actions to be taken in the event there is a violation of this Code of Conduct. These actions shall be reasonably designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote accountability for adherence to this Code of Conduct and may include actions ranging from: (a) written notices to the individual involved that the Board has determined that there has been a violation to (b) termination of the individual's employment. In determining what action is appropriate in a particular case, the Board of Directors will take into account all relevant information, including the nature and severity of the violation, whether the violation was a single occurrence or repeated occurrences, whether the violation appears to have been intentional or inadvertent, whether the individual in question had been advised prior to the violation as to the proper course of action and whether or not the individual in question had committed other violations in the past. No waivers of any provision of this Code of Conduct may be made except by the Board of Directors. Only the Board of Directors may amend this Code of Conduct. Any waiver or amendment shall be reported as required by law or regulation. | |