Public Policy Committee
Responsibility of the Public Policy Committee
The Public Policy Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to legal, regulatory and other compliance matters, and advises the Board with respect to Baxter's responsibilities as a global corporate citizen. The Committee's duties include:
- reviewing Baxter's policies and practices with respect to maintaining legal, regulatory and other compliance;
- reviewing and making recommendations regarding Baxter's Ethics & Compliance program and Corporate Responsibility Office;
- reviewing and making recommendations regarding Quality and Regulatory programs;
- reviewing and making recommendations regarding the company's Government Affairs Program and Political Action Committee (BAXPAC);
- reviewing and making recommendations regarding environment health and safety, sustainability and global inclusion initiatives; and
- reviewing and making recommendations regarding community relations activities and charitable contributions.
Members of the Public Policy Committee
The Public Policy Committee met three times in 2011. The current members of the Public Policy Committee are:
