Overview

Below is a summary of certain key features of Caesars Entertainment's corporate governance.

Independence of Directors

Nine of the Company's eleven directors are independent under the Nasdaq listing standards.
We continue to separate the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Audit Committee

All members of the Audit committee meet the independence standards for audit committee membership under the Nasdaq listing standards and applicable SEC rules.
The Board of Directors has designated certain members of the Audit Committee as "audit committee financial experts," as defined in the SEC rules.
The Audit Committee operates under a written charter that governs its duties and responsibilities, including its sole authority to appoint, review, evaluate and replace the Company's independent auditors.

Compensation and Management Development Committee

All members of the Compensation and Management Development Committee meet the independence standards for compensation committee membership under the Nasdaq listing standards.
The Compensation and Management Development Committee operates under a written charter that governs its duties and responsibilities, including the responsibility for executive compensation.

Governance Committee

All members of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee meet the independence standards under the Nasdaq listing standards.
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee operates under a written charter that governs its duties and responsibilities, including the responsibility for board nomination and governance-related matters.

Corporate Governance Guidelines

The Company has adopted Corporate Governance Guidelines, including requirements regarding board composition and selection, director responsibilities, board committees, succession planning and annual performance evaluations.

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

The Company has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to all of our directors, officers and employees.
The Code covers topics such as compliance with law, conflicts of interest, accuracy of financial reporting and public statements and preservation of corporate assets and opportunities.

Related Party Transaction Policy

The Board has a written related party transaction policy and procedures which give our Audit Committee the power to approve or disapprove potential related party transactions of our directors and executive officers, their immediate family members, and entities that hold a 5% or greater beneficial ownership interest in the Company.

Clawback Policy