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ANNUAL REPORT 2024 41Editorial Committee MeetingsNO. OF MEETINGS FOR 2024: 4 IN TOTAL Editorial CommitteeThe Editorial Committee is a sub-committee of the Board and acts as the oversight body for Guardian Media%u2019s senior editorial leaders who determine coverage priorities and professional standards. The committee will work with the top editors to encourage engagement and openness between the public and the newsroom while preserving GML%u2019s editorial independence. The committee is responsible for providing advice and support to help the newsroom fulfill its mission to publish accurate, impartial, and balanced coverage that adheres to universally-accepted codes of journalism ethics. Producing high-quality daily journalism on all platforms will ensure that Guardian Media stays relevant and on the cutting edge while achieving its promise to make Trinidad and Tobago society stronger and more informed.The Editorial Committee is comprised of three (3) independent Non-Executive Directors. The Editorial Committee held four (4) meetings in 2024, with an attendance rate of 100%.Board Tenure and EvaluationEvery year one-third of the directors shall retire from office and may offer themselves for re-election subject to their annual evaluation.Director Orientation and DevelopmentUpon joining the Board, new Directors participate in the Director Orientation programme, which provides them with a formal introduction to the Company and its businesses through meetings with key persons, provision of relevant documentation, and training. DIRECTORS Feb 8, 2024Jun 19, 2024Aug 2, 2024Oct 25, 2024Mr. Davan Maharaj (Chairman) %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022Ms. Jenifer Smith %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022Mrs. Sonja Gittens-Ottley %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022%u2022 Presentx Absent