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g. Intellectual property related to Company identity and administration.
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## ARTICLE 7 - GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
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### Section 7.1 - TSYS Group Board
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1. The TSYS Group Board of Directors shall:
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1. **Board Authority and Responsibilities**: The TSYS Group Board of Directors shall:
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- Serve as the ultimate governing body for all TSYS Group entities
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- Establish and oversee various sub-committees
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- Set overall strategic direction and policies
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- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
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a. Serve as the ultimate governing body for all TSYS Group entities;
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b. Establish and oversee various sub-committees;
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c. Set overall strategic direction and policies;
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d. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations; and
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e. Maintain fiduciary responsibility for the entire TSYS Group enterprise.
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2. The Board shall maintain the following standing committees for series oversight:
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2. **Standing Committees**: The Board shall maintain the following standing committees for series oversight:
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- Company Committee (primary governance of Turnkey Network Systems LLC)
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- Audit and Finance Committee
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- Risk Management Committee
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- Compliance and Ethics Committee
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- Technology Oversight Committee
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- Corporate Responsibility Committee
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- Operations Committee
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- Additional committees as determined by the Board
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a. Company Committee (primary governance of Turnkey Network Systems LLC);
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b. Audit and Finance Committee;
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c. Risk Management Committee;
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d. Compliance and Ethics Committee;
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e. Technology Oversight Committee;
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f. Corporate Responsibility Committee;
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g. Operations Committee; and
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h. Additional committees as determined by the Board.
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3. Each committee shall:
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3. **Committee Governance**: Each committee shall:
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- Operate under a separate committee charter
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- Have specific oversight responsibilities
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- Report regularly to the full Board
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- Coordinate with other committees as needed
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4. Committee Responsibilities and Governance: a. **Audit and Finance Committee**:
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- Oversee financial reporting and audit processes
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- Review financial statements and internal controls
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- Assess financial risks and compliance
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- Recommend financial strategies
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- Conduct independent financial reviews
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b. **Risk Management Committee**:
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- Develop comprehensive enterprise risk assessment framework
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- Identify, categorize, and prioritize organizational risks
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- Create risk mitigation strategies
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- Monitor ongoing risk landscape
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- Provide regular risk assessment reports
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- Develop contingency and response plans for:
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- Operational risks
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- Financial risks
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- Strategic risks
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- Technological risks
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- Reputational risks
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c. **Compliance and Ethics Committee**:
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- Establish and maintain ethical standards
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- Develop compliance monitoring mechanisms
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- Investigate potential ethical violations
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- Manage whistleblower reporting system
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- Ensure organizational adherence to:
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- Legal requirements
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- Regulatory standards
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- Internal ethical guidelines
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- Conduct periodic ethics training and awareness programs
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d. **Technology Oversight Committee**:
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- Assess technological innovation opportunities
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- Review and approve technology investments
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- Monitor technological risk and security
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- Develop technology strategy and roadmap
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- Evaluate emerging technologies
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- Ensure cybersecurity preparedness
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- Oversee technology infrastructure development
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e. **Corporate Responsibility Committee**:
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- Develop and implement ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) strategies
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- Oversee sustainability initiatives
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- Monitor diversity and inclusion programs
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- Assess social impact of organizational activities
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- Develop and track corporate social responsibility metrics
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- Ensure transparent reporting of social and environmental performance
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f. **Operations Committee**:
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- Review operational efficiency
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- Identify process improvement opportunities
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- Oversee operational performance metrics
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- Coordinate cross-functional operational strategies
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- Ensure alignment of operational activities with strategic objectives
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5. Committee Charter Requirements:
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- Detailed charter for each committee
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- Clear definition of:
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- Committee purpose
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- Membership criteria
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- Decision-making processes
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- Reporting requirements
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- Performance evaluation mechanisms
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- Annual review and potential revision of charters
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- Transparency in committee operations
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- Be maintained separately from this Agreement
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- Be referenced hereby and incorporated by reference
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- Define committee composition, responsibilities, and procedures
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- Be available to all series members upon request
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6. Committee Membership Principles:
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- Diverse expertise and background
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- Rotating leadership to prevent stagnation
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- Independent oversight
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- Balanced representation
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- Continuous professional development
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7. No Monetary Compensation:
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- Board and committee service is voluntary
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- No financial remuneration for board or committee roles
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- Reimbursement of pre-approved, reasonable expenses permitted
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a. Operate under a separate committee charter;
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b. Have specific oversight responsibilities;
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c. Report regularly to the full Board;
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d. Coordinate with other committees as needed;
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e. Maintain minutes of all meetings in the electronic records system; and
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f. Conduct annual self-evaluations of committee performance.
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### Section 7.2 - Conflict of Interest and Independence Protocols
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