The internal audit function referred to in Article L. 356-18 assesses in particular the adequacy and effectiveness of the Group’s internal control system and the other elements of the Group’s system of governance. This function is carried out objectively and independently of the operational functions.
The conclusions and recommendations of the internal audit, together with the proposals for action arising from each of them, are communicated to the Board of Directors or the Supervisory Board by the Chief Executive Officer or the Management Board of the participating undertaking or the parent undertaking referred to in the second and third paragraphs of Article L. 356-2 respectively. The Chief Executive Officer or the Management Board ensures that these actions are carried out and reports on them to the Board of Directors or the Supervisory Board of these undertakings.