The Corporate Governance Standards describe the Board’s primary responsibilities, which include oversight of NW Holdings’ mission, and key programs that enable the Board to assess and manage material risks, including, but not limited to, risks related to business continuity, operational matters, gas supply, distribution and storage operations, strategic planning and business development, environmental matters, business improvement and information technology, market competition, economic environment, corporate organizational structure, governance, legislative and regulatory risk and compliance, state and federal regulatory process, financial performance, business integrity and compliance, financial reporting and internal controls, financing programs, pensions and retirement plans, reputational risk, human capital management and employee benefits, compensation and succession planning (including the CEO).