The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) is appointed by the Board of Directors (the “Board”) to (1) assist the Board in identifying individuals qualified to become members of the Board and executive officers of the Company, (2) select, or recommend that the Board select, director nominees for election as directors by the stockholders of the Company; (3) develop and recommend to the Board a set of effective governance policies and procedures applicable to the Company; (4) lead the Board in its annual review of the Board’s performance; (5) recommend to the Board director nominees for each committee, (6) make recommendations regarding committee purpose, structure and operations, (7) play a leadership role in the Company's corporate governance, and (8) oversee and approve a management continuity planning process.
Adopted July 31, 2009
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