New York
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16-0971022
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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(IRS Employer Identification Number)
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368 Pleasant View Drive
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Lancaster, New York
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14086
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip code)
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 245 under the Securities Act (17 CFT 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFT 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFT 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFT 240.13e-4c))
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Item 5.05 |
Amendments to the Registrant’s Code of Ethics, or Waiver of a Provision of the Code of Ethics
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Item 8.01 |
Other Events
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Item 9.01 |
Exhibits
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(d)
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Exhibits
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Exhibit No.
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Description of Exhibit
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Revised Code of Conduct dated June 1, 2017.
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Governance, Nominating and Compensation Committee Charter dated April 17, 2017.
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Press release of Ecology and Environment, Inc., issued on June 7, 2017, announcing election of Marshall A. Heinberg as Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors.
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ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT, INC.
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By
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/s/ H. John Mye
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H. John Mye III
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Chief Financial Officer
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Dated: June 7, 2017
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Scope cited in Article VI of the Corporate By-Laws, including
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Board policies and procedures;
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Selection and/or removal of corporate officers;
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Nomination of Directors for shareholder vote at the annual meeting of shareholders;
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Responsibility and organization of Board committees;
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Issues and policies subject to shareholder approval by weighted vote;
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Compensation for the Board and Officers;
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Development and oversight of corporate compliance programs;
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Evaluation of performance of Board members and Officers; and
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Other governance initiatives, including the development and support of a Code of Conduct that promotes ethical conduct and meets environmental consulting industry standards and reinforces the culture of the Company.
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Alteration and changes in methods and procedures are within the GNCC’s discretion. However, significant charter amendments affecting the purpose and structure of the committee require Board approval.
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The role of the GNCC is to delineate governance, nomination and compensation issues and make recommendations to the Board in order to facilitate Board deliberation and vote. The corporate Compliance Officer, George A. Rusk Esq. reports to the GNCC. Other than Mr. Rusk, the GNCC relies on the CEO and management team for data and information that support GNCC functions.
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The GNCC shall consist of the Chairman of the Board and two independent Directors. The Chair of the GNCC shall be a “B” Director elected by “B” Directors only, at the first meeting of the newly elected Board. Independent Director(s) other than the Chair, shall be elected by majority vote of the directors and may be rotated amongst the available independent Directors. Any GNCC member can be replaced at any time by the Board.
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The GNCC Chair and at least one of the two independent directors scheduled to attend a
meeting, will constitute a quorum. A member unable to attend can be replaced by another independent member for that meeting at the discretion of the Chair. The GNCC shall maintain minutes or other records of meetings and activities of the committee and the GNCC Chair shall report to the Board at the next meeting of the Board following each GNCC meeting.
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There will be no distinctions between Class A and Class B Directors at Board meetings. All directors shall have equal voting authority, with each having the right to cast one (1) vote on any issue brought before the Board.
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From time to time, the GNCC may solicit information and recommendations from the management team and others and will be responsible to recommend removal or addition of new officers for Board approval.
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The GNCC shall also gather information on prospective new Board members that meet the criteria specified in Article II (A) 3 of the Bylaws and address other relevant concerns.
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