Whether such evaluation is independent or not, and its frequency c. Whether such evaluation is a self-assessment d. Actions taken in response to evaluation of the highest governance body’s performance with respect to governance of economic, environmental, and social topics, including, as a minimum changes in membership and organizational practice Each year The Carlyle Group’s Board of Directors and its Committees conduct an assessment of its performance against the objectives and goals that they set for themselves as well as the requirements of their charter documents.