The Company is governed by the Board who follow the corporate governance guidelines established for public companies.  In January 2005, the Company formalized its governance policy by adopting a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, a Disclosure Policy, and an Insider Trading Policy.  The Board has three committees: the Audit Committee, the Management and Investment Committee, and the Governance and Nomination Committee.

The Audit Committee consists of three directors, all of whom are independent directors.  The Audit Committee operates pursuant to the Audit Committee Charter of the Company and meets quarterly to review internal controls and financial disclosure including the consolidated financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis.

The Management and Investment Committee consists of four directors, all of whom are independent directors. The Management and Investment Committee meets quarterly or as needed to review new development projects, and to review and administer agreements related to the participation of related parties in development projects.

The Governance and Nomination Committee consists of three directors, all of whom are independent directors.  The Governance and Nomination Committee meets at least annually and as needed to review the Board composition and the effectiveness of the Board, to review all significant proposed related party transactions for any potential conflict of interest, to monitor and review the Company’s Code of Conduct, and to review and recommend executive compensation.