Nominating Committee Charter
Authority and Purpose
The Nominating Committee of PLX Technology, Inc. (the "Corporation") isappointed by the Corporation's Board of Directors (the "Board") to assist the Board in selecting nominees for election to the Board and to monitor the composition of the Board. The Nominating Committee (the "Committee") shall undertake those specific duties and responsibilities listed below and such other duties as the Board shall from time to time prescribe.
The purpose of the Committee shall be to assess the performance of the Board and to make recommendations to the Board from time to time, or whenever it shall be called upon to do so, regarding nominees for the Board. All powers of the Committee are subject to the restrictions designated in the Corporation's Bylaws and by applicable law.
Committee Membership
The Committee members (the "Members") shall be appointed by the Board and will serve at the discretion of the Board. The Committee will consist of at least two (2) members of the Board. The Nominating Committee (the "Committee") shall be composed of members of the Corporation's Board of Directors (the "Board") but shall not include any of the following: (i) employees of the Corporation, (ii) non-employee officers of the Corporation that are among the five individuals most highly compensated by the Corporation, or (iii) beneficial owners, directly or indirectly, of more than 50% of the voting power of the Corporation. Unless otherwise directed by the Board, each Member shall serve until such Member ceases to serve as a member of the Board, or until his or her successor has been duly appointed by the Board.
Duties & Responsibilities
The duties of the Committee shall include, without limitation, the following:
(1) To monitor the size and composition of the Board.
(2) To consider and make recommendations to the Board with respect to the nominations or elections of directors of the Corporation.
In considering potential new directors and officers, the Committee will review individuals from various disciplines and backgrounds. Among the qualifications to be considered in the selection of candidates are broad experience in business, finance or administration; familiarity with national and international business matters; familiarity with the Corporation's industry; and prominence and reputation. Since prominence and reputation in a particular profession or field of endeavor are what bring most persons to the Board's attention, there is the further consideration of whether the individual has the time available to devote to the work of the Board and one or more of its committees.
A review is also to be made of the activities and associations of each candidate to ensure that there is no legal impediment, conflict of interest, or other consideration that might hinder or prevent service on the Board. In making its selection, the Committee will bear in mind that the foremost responsibility of a Corporation director is to represent the interests of the stockholders as a whole.
The Committee shall periodically review and reassess the adequacy of this Charter and propose any changes to the Board for approval.
Conduct of Business
The Committee shall conduct its business in accordance with this Charter and any direction by the whole Board of Directors. The Committee shall report, at least annually, to the Board. Prior to the annual meeting of stockholders, the Committee will recommend to the Board the persons who will be the nominees of the Board of Directors for the election of whom the Board will solicit proxies. As part of this process, the Committee will review candidates recommended by stockholders of the Corporation. A stockholder who wishes to recommend an individual for Board membership may do so by writing to: Secretary, PLX Technology, Inc., 870 Maude Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. Notice of intent to make a director nomination must be received by the Secretary within the time periods prescribed by the Corporation's Bylaws and applicable law.
Meetings
The Committee will meet at least one (1) time each year. The Committee may establish its own schedule which it will provide to the Board in advance.
Minutes
The Committee will maintain written minutes of its meetings, which minutes will be filed with the minutes of the meetings of the Board.