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The mission of Citizens First Corporation is to operate a profitable, full-service, community-owned bank that promotes the best interests of its customers and the community. Integral to accomplishing this mission is public confidence, which is a key element in gaining stockholder support, as well as attracting and maintaining the business of customers.
To help gain this public confidence, we have established a structure of corporate governance which promotes honesty and integrity within our organization and takes into account the various legal requirements of the Securities Exchange Commission, the FDIC, and other regulatory bodies.
Our Board of Directors has been carefully selected to provide management with guidance from a diverse group of business people who represent a wide variety of industries. A separate Audit Committee and Corporate Governance committee, each composed of independent directors, meets regularly to address internal controls and other financial matters.
The Board has also adopted a Code of Conduct to give our associates specific guidance on the company’s expectations on matters such as fair dealing, confidentiality, personal conduct, and gifts and gratuities. Every employee, officer, and director of the company signs an acknowledgement that they have received the policy.
Finally, we have adopted a formal procedure for reporting complaints relating to questionable accounting, internal control or auditing matters. This process allows anyone who might have these concerns to contact the Chairman of the Audit Committee directly without fear of reprisal. Any such complaints will be promptly investigated and reported to the Audit Committee.
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