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Raymond James Financial, Inc. Disclosure Committee CharterDisclosure PolicyAll financial disclosures made by the Company to its security holders or the investment community should (i) be accurate, complete and timely, (ii) fairly present, in all material respects, the Company's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, and (iii) meet any other legal, regulatory or stock exchange requirements. Committee PurposeThe Company's Disclosure Committee (the "Committee") shall assist the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (collectively, the "Senior Officers") and Senior Management in fulfilling the Company's and their responsibilities regarding (i) the identification and disclosure of material information about the Company and (ii) the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of the Company's financial reports. ResponsibilitiesSubject to the supervision and oversight of Senior Officers, the Committee shall be responsible for the following tasks:
Other ResponsibilitiesThe Committee shall have such other responsibilities, consistent with the Committee's purpose, as any Senior Officer may assign to it from time to time. Disclosure Control ConsiderationsThe Committee shall base the review and revision of the Disclosure Controls and Procedures on the following factors:
OrganizationThe members of the Committee shall be appointed annually by the Senior Officers. The membership of the Committee shall consist of individuals who have an interest in, and the expertise to serve on, the Committee, including, without limitation, the CFO, controller, the RJA CFO, the general counsel, and the chief risk officer. Any member of the Committee may be replaced, or a new member added, at any time and from time to time, by any Senior Officer. The Committee may designate two or more individuals, at least one of whom shall be knowledgeable about financial reporting and another about law, who can, acting together, review Disclosure Statements when time does not permit full Committee review. The Senior Officers at their option may, at any time and from time to time, assume any or all of the responsibilities of the Disclosure Committee identified in this Charter, including, for example, approving Disclosure Statements when time does not permit the full Committee (or the designated individuals) to meet or act. ChairThe Controller of the Company shall act as the Chair of the Committee (unless and until another member of the Committee shall be so appointed by any Senior Officer). Meetings and ProceduresThe Committee shall meet or act as frequently and as formally or informally as circumstances dictate to (i) ensure the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of the Disclosure Statements and (ii) evaluate the Disclosure Controls and Procedures and determine whether any changes to the Disclosure Controls and Procedures are necessary or advisable in connection with the preparation of the Reports or other Disclosure Statements, taking into account developments since the most recent evaluation, including material changes in the Company's organization and business lines and any material change in economic or industry conditions. The Committee shall adopt, whether formally or informally, such procedures as it deems necessary to facilitate the fulfillment of its responsibilities. Full AccessThe Committee shall have full access to all of the Company's books, records, assets, facilities and personnel, including internal auditors, in connection with fulfilling its responsibilities. Charter ReviewThe Committee shall review and assess this Charter annually, and recommend any proposed changes to the Senior Officers for approval. InterpretationAny questions of interpretation regarding this Charter, or the Committee's responsibilities or procedures, shall be determined initially by the Chair and, to the extent necessary, ultimately by the Senior Officers. Adopted July 30, 2008 |
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