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Please find page 23 of the 2013 Dollar General annual report below. You can navigate through the pages in the report by either clicking on the pages listed below, or by using the keyword search tool below to find specific information within the annual report.CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Does the Board of Directors have standing Audit, Compensation and Nominating Committees?
Yes. Our Board of Directors has a standing Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and
Nominating Committee. The Board has adopted a written charter for each of these committees, which
are available on the ‘‘Investor Information—Corporate Governance’’ section of our website located at
www.dollargeneral.com. Current information regarding each of these committees is set forth below.
Name of
Committee & Members Committee Functions
AUDIT: • Selects the independent auditor
Mr. Rickard, Chairman • Pre-approves the independent auditor’s audit engagement fees and
Mr. Bryant terms and all permitted non-audit services and fees
Ms. Cochran • Reviews an annual report describing the independent auditor’s internal
quality control procedures and any material issues raised by its most
recent review of internal quality controls
• Annually evaluates the independent auditor’s qualifications,
performance and independence, annually evaluates the lead audit
partner, and periodically considers whether there should be a regular
rotation of such firm
• Discusses the audit scope and any audit problems or difficulties
• Sets policies regarding the hiring of current and former employees of
the independent auditor
• Discusses the annual audited and quarterly unaudited financial
statements with management and the independent auditor
• Discusses types of information to be disclosed in earnings press
releases and provided to analysts and rating agencies
• Discusses policies governing the process by which risk assessment and
risk management are to be undertaken
• Reviews disclosures made by the CEO and CFO regarding any
significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in our internal control
over financial reporting
• Reviews internal audit activities, projects and budget
• Establishes procedures for receipt, retention and treatment of
complaints we receive regarding accounting or internal controls
• Discusses with our general counsel legal matters having an impact on
financial statements
• Periodically reviews and reassesses the committee’s charter
• Performs an annual self-assessment
• Prepares the committee report required in our proxy statement
• Evaluates and makes recommendations concerning shareholder
proposals relating to matters within the committee’s expertise
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