To this end, the Committee must verify compliance with the general requirements that must be satisfied by every candidate for director of the Company as provided by law and by Iberdrola’s Corporate Governance System; likewise, in the case of candidates for the position of independent director, the Committee must verify compliance with the requirements specifically applicable to this type of director as provided in the By-Laws and in the Regulations of the Board of Directors and must gather adequate information regarding the personal qualities, experience, knowledge, and effective availability of the candidates to hold office.