W. R. Grace & Co.
Nominating and Governance Committee Charter
Purpose
The purpose of the Nominating and Governance Committee is to (1) set criteria for,
and identify individuals qualified to become, Board members, and to recommend to
the Board the director nominees for the annual meeting of shareholders, (2) develop
and recommend to the Board appropriate corporate governance principles applicable
to the Company, and (3) oversee the evaluation of the Board and management.
Committee Membership
The Committee shall consist of no fewer than three members. All members of the Committee
shall meet the independence requirements of the New York Stock Exchange and any
other applicable laws or regulations.
The Board shall appoint the members of the Committee, including the Committee chair.
The Board may remove Committee members with or without cause.
Committee Authority and Responsibilities
The Committee shall have the sole authority to retain and terminate any search firm
to be used to identify director candidates and shall have sole authority to approve
the search firm's fees and other retention terms. The Committee shall also have
authority to obtain advice and assistance from internal or external legal or other
advisors.
The Committee shall seek individuals qualified to become board members for recommendation
to the Board, consistent with criteria established by the Board. The Committee shall
seek candidates with a diversity of experience who are persons of the highest integrity,
with the education and experience to understand business problems and evaluate and
propose solutions, with the personality to work well with others, with a reasoned
commitment to the social responsibilities of the Company, and with the availability
of time to assist the Company. The Committee shall also investigate suggestions
for Board members made by shareholders of the Company.
The Committee shall recommend to the Board the chair and members of each committee
of the Board, which shall include advising the Board on the appointment or removal
of committee members, rotation of committee chairs and members, and committee structure
and operations.
The Committee shall receive comments from all directors and report annually to the
Board with an assessment of the performance of the Board and its Committees.
The Committee shall develop and periodically review and reassess the adequacy of
the Company's Corporate Governance Principles and recommend any proposed changes
to the Board for approval. The Committee shall evaluate any governance-related proposals
made by shareholders.
The Committee may form and delegate authority to subcommittees when appropriate;
a subcommittee may consist of one or more members.
If the Company is legally required by contract or otherwise to provide third parties
with the ability to nominate directors (for example, preferred stock rights to elect
directors upon a dividend default, shareholder agreements, and management agreements),
the selection and nomination of such directors shall not be subject to the requirements
of this Charter.
The Committee shall make regular reports to the Board.
The Committee shall review and reassess the adequacy of this Charter annually and
recommend any proposed changes to the Board for approval. The Committee shall annually
review its own performance.
Approved by the Board of Directors
Date: January 17, 2008