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The Board of Directors and management of Goldman Sachs have long recognized the importance of corporate governance practices that help ensure an environment of effective oversight and strong accountability. As one of our key Business Principles states: “Our assets are our people, capital and reputation, and if any of these is ever diminished, the last is the most difficult to restore.”
The Board of Directors has adopted comprehensive corporate governance policies and processes that are designed to safeguard our reputation and protect the interests of our shareholders. Below you will find information about this commitment – in particular, you will find certain corporate governance documents and information about our Board committees.
Corporate Governance Documents
- Corporate Governance Guidelines [PDF, 41 KB]
- Code of Business Conduct and Ethics [PDF, 26 KB]
- Reporting of Concerns [PDF, 8 KB]
- Policy Regarding Director Independence Determinations [PDF, 22 KB]
- Restated Certificate of Incorporation [PDF, 3 MB]
- Amended and Restated By-laws [PDF, 52 KB]
Board Committees
The Board of Directors has established Audit, Compensation and Corporate Governance and Nominating committees, each of which is comprised solely of independent directors as set forth below:
| Audit Committee | Compensation Committee | Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee | |
| John H. Bryan |  |
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| Claes Dahlbäck | |
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| Stephen Friedman | Chair | |
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| William W. George | |
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| Rajat K. Gupta | |
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| James A. Johnson | |
Chair | |
| Lois D. Juliber | |
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| Lakshmi N. Mittal | |
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| Ruth J. Simmons | |
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| Charter (including primary purposes) | |||
| Fiscal 2007 Report |