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Audit Committee
The Audit Committee assists the Board in carrying out its financial oversight responsibilities and other duties as set forth in the Company Act, the Securities and Exchange Act, and other applicable laws and regulations. Matters required to be reviewed by the Audit Committee include the Company’s financial reports; auditing and accounting policies and procedures; internal control systems; material asset or derivatives transactions; offering or issuance of any equity-type securities; hiring or dismissal of an attesting CPA, or the compensation given thereto; and appointment or discharge of financial, accounting, or internal auditing officers.

TSMC’s Audit Committee is empowered by its Charter to conduct any study or investigation it deems appropriate to fulfill its responsibilities. It has direct access to TSMC's internal auditors, the Company's independent auditors, and all employees of the Company. The Committee is authorized to retain and oversee special legal, accounting, or other consultants as it deems appropriate to fulfill its mandate.

The Committee was comprised of all three independent directors and had engaged a financial expert consultant. The Committee meets at least four times a year. Please consult TSMC’s Taiwan Annual Report for the relevant year for the number of regular and special meetings convened.

Compensation Committee
The Compensation Committee assists the Board in discharging its responsibilities related to TSMC’s compensation and benefits policies, plans and programs, and in the evaluation and compensation of TSMC's executives.

The Committee was comprised of four members. All three independent directors served as voting members and the Chairman of the Board was a non-voting member. The Committee meets at least four times a year. Please consult TSMC's Taiwan Annual Report for the relevant year for the number of regular and special meetings convened.

Board Committee Membership
Name Audit Committee Compensation Committee
Morris Chang (Chairman) (non-voting)
Peter L. Bonfield (Independent Director) (Chair)
Stan Shih (Independent Director) (Chair)
Thomas J. Engibous (Independent Director)
Jan Lobbezoo (Financial Expert Consultant)