Compliance Committee
/kəmˈplaɪəns kəˈmɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) A designated body within an organization responsible for overseeing adherence to legal standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.
The compliance committee reviewed the latest regulatory changes to ensure the company’s policies remained up to date.
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- compliance committee
- compliance committees
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Commentary
Typically formed in corporations or institutions to mitigate legal and regulatory risks, this committee's authority and scope should be clearly defined in bylaws or governance documents.
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