Anhui Expressway passed updated “Working Procedures for Independent Directors” at its 2025 fourth extraordinary general meeting. The procedures outline key requirements for independent directors, including their qualifications, independence measures, and a mandate that at least one-third of the board must consist of independent directors, with at least one accounting professional in this group. Special committees—such as the strategic development and investment committee, the audit committee, and the human resources and remuneration committee—are also required to include or be led by independent directors.

The revised procedures emphasize that independent directors should perform their duties without undue influence and devote adequate time to oversight. The guidelines detail the conditions under which independent directors may be nominated, elected, or replaced, and specify their rights to convene meetings, access documents, and engage professional advisers. The text also reiterates the company's commitment to providing necessary support, including timely information disclosures and allowances for independent directors. These updates aim to strengthen corporate governance and ensure that the interests of minority shareholders are well protected.