sentences:  The Board of Directors of FCMB Group Plc is composed of a chairman and nine directors (three executive directors and six non-executive directors) in line with international best practice, which requires the number of non-executive directors to be more than the executive directors.There is a clear separation of duties between the Group Chief Executive and the Chairman of the Board.The Board meets regularly to set broad policies for the Group's business and operations, and it ensures that an objective and professional relationship is maintained with the Group's auditors in order to promote transparency in financial and non-financial reporting.