Below is a summary of our committee structure and membership information. To read more about any of the committees, click on committee names in the chart below.
 Chairperson |
 Member |
 Financial Expert |
 Chairman of the Board |
Audit Committee
The primary function of the Committee is to assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, primarily through (a) overseeing the integrity of Golden Star’s financial statements and financial reporting process and Golden Star’s systems of internal accounting and financial controls; (b) overseeing the performance of the internal auditors; (c) recommending the selection of, retaining and monitoring the independence and performance of Golden Star’s outside auditors, including overseeing the audits of Golden Star’s financial statements, and approving any non-audit services; and (d) facilitating communication among the outside auditors, management, internal auditors and the Board. To view the Audit Committee Charter, please click here.
Compensation Committee
The primary function of the Committee is to assist the Board in establishing, administering and evaluating the compensation principles, criteria, policies and plans for Golden Star’s executive officers (including the President and Chief Executive Officer (the “CEO”); to interface with senior management regarding the compensation of employees; and to provide recommendations to the Board which are determined from time to time to be the subject of Board approval. To view the Compensation Committee Charter, please click here.
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
The primary function of the Committee is to assist the Board in discharging its obligations under corporate governance legislation and best practices for (a) board and committee composition and performance, (b) President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) recruitment and succession planning and (c) compliance generally with corporate governance regulations and guidelines. To view the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter, please click here.
Corporate Responsibility Committee
The primary function of the Committee is to assist the Board in the assessment and mitigation of operations and technical risk and the furtherance of Golden Star’s commitments to environmentally sound and responsible resource development, good community relations and the protection of human rights and a healthy and safe work environment. To view the Sustainability Committee Charter, please click here.
Technical Committee
The primary function of the Committee is to assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to a) technical matters relating to exploration, development, permitting, construction and operation of Golden Star's mining activities; b) mineral resources and mineral reserves on Golden Star's properties operating and production plans for proposed and existing operating mines; c) and property development and operating practices. To view the Technical Committee Charter, please click here.