The Audit, Finance and Risk Committee of the Board reviews and inquires into matters affecting the financial reporting of NOVA Chemicals, the system of internal accounting and financial controls and procedures and NOVA Chemicals' financial audit procedures and plans; recommends the approval of the issuance of debt securities; oversees the policies and practices of NOVA Chemicals relating to corporate compliance and risk management strategies; recommends to the Board the appointment and remuneration of the external auditors and approves the mandate and appointment of internal auditors; oversees the funding, administration and investment of the trust funds associated with NOVA Chemicals' savings and profit sharing plans and pension plans; and reviews with management and reports to the Board annually on the financing plans and objectives of NOVA Chemicals.

Audit, Finance and Risk Committee Mandate