Definition of Key Personnel of the Governing body of a Credit Institution in Cameroon
- Executive Director: a director of the institution subject to these regulations who also holds a position on the executive body of said institution, one of its affiliated companies, or within the group to which that institution belongs;
- Non-Executive Director: a director of the institution subject to these regulations who does not hold a position on the executive body of said institution;
- Independent Director: a director of the institution subject to these regulations who has no other relationship of any kind with that institution, with the group to which it belongs, or with its management that could compromise the exercise of their independent judgment;
- General Meeting: meeting and decision-making and consultation body of the holders or owners of a portion or all of the capital, the social endowment, or the equivalent element of the social assets;
- Board of Directors: body responsible for overseeing, on behalf of the capital providers, the situation and management of the institution;
- General Management or Executive Body: all the persons who ensure the day-to-day management of the institution subject to the provisions of Article 18 of the Annex to the Convention of January 17, 1992.
Compensation levels must be sufficient to attract, retain, and motivate directors of the required calibre for optimal performance, commensurate with the scope of their respective duties and responsibilities.
No compensation may be paid to a director for services rendered or for a specific mandate.
The compensation of non-executive directors must reflect their actual involvement in the Board's work, both in terms of time and responsibility.
The Compensation Committee must make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding the compensation of the Chief Executive Officer.
The Chief Executive Officer and the Chairman of the Board of Directors must not participate in decisions concerning their own compensation.