Travis Perkins plc - Chairman and CEO responsibilities

Set the timetable and agenda for Board meetings, taking account of issues raised by Board members.
Ensure that Board members receive accurate timely and clear information.
Chair the meetings of the Board and General Meetings.
Chair the Nominations Committee and (if necessary) the Defence Committee and be a member of the Remuneration Committee.
Ensure sufficient Board or committee time for discussion of complex or contentious issues, with additional informal meetings for prior discussion if necessary.
Oversee the balance of membership of the Board and appointments to committees.
Facilitate an annual Board evaluation process, including evaluation of Board committees and individual Board members.
Identify the development needs of individual directors, and of the Board as a whole, and facilitate appropriate training.
Facilitate a comprehensive induction programme for new directors.
Ensure effective communication with shareholders and an understanding of shareholder views by Board members.
Ensure that corporate governance requirements are properly addressed and that the Board receives corporate risk reports in accordance with an agreed timetable.
Ensure that the Board establishes and regularly reviews company strategy.
Ensure effective implementation of Board decisions.
Ensure consideration of an appropriate balance between stakeholders in the company.
Chair Charity Committee and procure periodic review of the company's charity policy by the Board.

Chief Executive

Have a thorough understanding of the company's business sectors and build close connections with suppliers and customers.
Make annual proposal to the Board on strategy, including growth targets, plus periodic updates.
Lead presentation of strategy and financial results to analysts, investors and potential investors.
Ensure implementation of the Board's policies in relation to corporate governance.

Chair the Executive Committee and communicate its decisions and recommendations to the board.
Act as executive chairman of the company's subsidiaries.
Present annually to the Board for approval, an annual operating plan (plus three-year strategy and financial plan), and ensure that company and business unit performance is reviewed monthly against the annual operating plan.
Present proposals on major investments to the Board and thereafter ensure a periodic Board review.
Review capex proposals in line with capex approval criteria and procedures from time to time.
Ensure high standard of service from business unit and head offices.
Ensure that the company complies with legal responsibilities.
Establish operational policies and procedures (together with their application and periodic review).
Ensure the highest practicable level of productivity consistent with customer service.
Recommend membership of and representation on industry bodies.
Keep the chairman informed on all important matters.

Regularly review the organisational structure of the company.
Ensure regular review by the Executive Committee of major risks affecting the business, and procure reporting on such risks to the Board.
Ensure that management information systems accurately reflect trading performance and provide appropriate management information.
Ensure that IT development plans support the company's activities, including computer disaster recovery arrangements.
Establish business continuity plans in the event of a major disaster.
Ensure cooperation with the Internal Audit department and ensure appropriate action is taken in respect of procedural weaknesses. Promote high standards of conduct throughout the business, including application of the Business Principles.

Ensure appropriate succession plans are in place for key managerial positions at all levels, including a suitable management trainee programme.
Ensure development and application of appropriate personnel and training policies, including annual appraisals.
Make recommendations to the Remuneration Committee on salary and other remuneration elements for senior management.