the definition of strategic and management guidelines and formulation of the company’s growth channels;
the economic-financial coordination of activities via approval of the long-term strategic plans, including the financial plan, investments and annual budgets;
upon a proposal by the Control and Risks Committee, the definition of Internal Control System and Risk Management guidelines, with a view to ensuring that the main risks pertaining to Acea and its subsidiaries – including the various risks that may be relevant from a medium/long-term sustainability perspective – are correctly identified, measured, managed and monitored;
definition of the nature and level of risk in keeping with the strategic objectives identified by the company;