Audit Committee Purpose The Audit Committee (the "Committee") is appointed by and shall assist the Board of Directors (the "Board") of FirstService Corporation (the "Company") in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities in the following principal areas: (i) accounting policies and practices, (ii) the financial reporting process, (iii) financial statements provided by the Company to the public, (iv) risk management including systems of accounting and financial controls, (v) appointing, overseeing and evaluating the work and independence of the external auditors, and (vi) compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. In addition to the responsibilities specifically enumerated in this Mandate, the Board may refer to the Committee such matters and questions relating to the financial position and operations of the Company and its subsidiaries as the Board may from time to time see fit. Membership The Committee shall consist of at least three directors appointed annually by the Board and selected based upon the following, in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations: Independence. Each member shall be independent in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements and in such regard shall have no direct or indirect material relationship with the Company which could, in the view of the Board, reasonably interfere with the exercise of a member's independent judgment. Financially Literate. Each member shall be financially literate or must become financially literate within a reasonable period of time after his or her appointment to the Committee. For these purposes, an individual is financially literate if he or she has the ability to read and understand a set of financial statements that present a breadth and level of complexity of accounting issues that are generally comparable to the breadth and complexity of the issues that can reasonably be expected to be raised by the Company's financial statements. Commitment. In addition to being a member of the Committee, if a member is also on the audit committee or board of directors of other public companies or organizations, the Board shall determine that such simultaneous service does not impair the ability of such member to serve effectively on the Committee. Chair And Secretary The Chair of the Committee shall be selected by the Board. If the Chair is not present, the members of the Committee may designate a Chair for the meeting by majority vote of the members present. The Secretary of the Company shall be the Secretary of the Committee, provided that if the Secretary is not present, the Chair of the meeting may appoint a secretary for the meeting with the consent of the other Committee members who are present. Meetings The times and locations of meetings of the Committee and the calling of and procedures at such meetings, shall be determined from time to time by the Chair of the Committee, in consultation with management when necessary, provided that there shall be a minimum of four meetings per year. The Committee shall have sufficient notice in order to prepare for each meeting. Notice of each meeting shall also be given to the external auditors of the Company, and meetings shall be convened whenever requested by the external auditors or any member of the Committee in accordance with applicable law. Meetings Agendas Agendas for meetings of the Committee shall be developed by the Chair of the Committee in consultation with management and the corporate secretary, and shall be circulated to the Committee members prior to any meetings. Resources And Authority The Committee shall have the resources and the authority to discharge its responsibilities, including the authority to engage, at the expense of the Company, outside consultants, independent legal counsel and other advisors as it determines necessary to carry out its duties, without seeking approval of the Board or management. The Committee shall have the authority to conduct any investigation necessary and appropriate to fulfilling its responsibilities, and has direct access and authority to communicate directly with the external auditors, legal counsel and officers and employees of the Company. The members of the Committee have the right, for the purpose of performing their duties, to inspect the books and records of the Company and to discuss such accounts and records and any matters relating to the financial position, risk management and internal controls of the Company with the officers and external auditors of the Company. Responsibilities The Company's management is responsible for preparing the Company's financial statements while the external auditors are responsible for auditing those financial statements. The Committee is responsible for overseeing the conduct of those activities by the Company's management and external auditors, and overseeing the activities of any internal audit initiatives. The Company's external auditors are accountable to the Committee as representatives of the Company's shareholders. It is recognized that members of the Committee are not full-time employees of the Company and do not represent themselves to be accountants or auditors by profession or experts in the fields of accounting or auditing or the preparation of financial statements. It is not the duty or responsibility of the Committee or its members to conduct "field work" or other types of auditing or accounting reviews or procedures. Each member of the Committee shall be entitled to rely on (i) the integrity of those persons and organizations within and outside the Company from whom it receives information, and (ii) the accuracy of the financial and other information provided to the Committee by such persons or organizations absent actual knowledge to the contrary. The specific responsibilities of the Committee are as follows: Financial Reporting Process and Financial Statements In consultation with the external auditors and management, review the integrity of the Company's financial reporting process, both internal and external, and any major issues as to the adequacy of the internal controls and any special audit procedures adopted in light of any material control deficiencies; Review all material transactions and contracts entered into by the Company with any insider or related party of the Company, other than director, officer or employee compensation which is approved by the Compensation Committee; Review with management and the external auditors the Company's annual audited consolidated financial statements and discuss with the external auditors all matters required to be discussed by generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) in Canada and the United States. This would include reviewing an annual report prepared by the external auditors describing: (i) all critical accounting policies used by the Company, (ii) any material alternative accounting treatments within generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) that have been discussed with management of the Company, including the ramifications of the use of such alternative treatments and disclosures, and (iii) any other material written communications between the external auditors and management; Following completion of the annual audit, review with management and the external auditors any significant issues, concerns or difficulties encountered and resolve any disagreements between management and the external auditors; Review the interim quarterly and annual financial statements and annual and interim press releases prior to the release of earnings information, including earnings guidance provided to analysts; Review and be satisfied that adequate procedures are in place for the review of the public disclosure of financial information by the Company extracted or derived from the Company's financial statements, other than as referred to in (f), and periodically assess the adequacy of those procedures; and Meet separately with management and with the external auditors, including at the time of the annual audit plan review with management and the external auditors. External Auditors The Committee shall require the external auditor to report directly to it and is responsible for the selection, nomination, compensation, retention, termination and oversight of the work of the external auditors engaged for the purpose of issuing an auditor's report or performing other audit, review or attest services for the Company, and in such regard recommend to the Board the external auditors to be nominated for approval by the shareholders; Pre-approve all audit engagements and the provision by the external auditors of all non-audit services, including fees and terms for all audit and non-audit engagements, and in such regard the Committee may establish the types of non-audit services the external auditors shall be prohibited from providing and shall establish the types of audit, audit related and non-audit services for which the Committee will retain the external auditors. The Committee may delegate the responsibility to pre-approve non-audit services to one of its members and any such delegated pre-approvals shall be presented to the Committee at its next scheduled meeting ; Review and approve the Company's policies for the hiring of partners and employees and former partners and employees of the external auditing firm; Consider, assess and report to the Board with regard to the independence and performance of the external auditors; and Request and review annually a report by the external auditors regarding the auditing firm's internal quality-control procedures, any material issues raised by the most recent internal quality-control review of the auditing firm, or by any inquiry or investigation by governmental or professional authorities, within the past five years. Internal Controls and Risk Management Oversee management's design, implementation and evaluation of the Company's internal controls over financial reporting, including compliance with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Receive and review reports from management and the external auditors with regard to the reliability and effective operation of the Company's accounting systems and internal controls; Discuss with management the Company's approach to risk assessment and management, controls over fraud and assessment of the need for internal auditing; Establish policies and procedures for the confidential, anonymous submission by employees of the Company of any concerns regarding questionable accounting or other acts and for the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints received regarding accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters. Legal and Regulatory Requirements Receive and review timely analysis by management of significant issues relating to public disclosure and reporting, including, prior to finalization, the Management's Discussion and Analysis and Annual Information Form; Prepare the report of the Committee required to be included with the Company's periodic filings; and Assist the Board in the oversight of compliance with legal and regulatory matters. Additional Responsibilities Report regularly to the Board, including on matters such as the quality and integrity of the Company's financial statements, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, the results of any internal audit initiatives, including evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting for purposes of compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, and the performance and independence of the external auditors; and Reassess annually the adequacy of the Committee's Mandate and prepare and review with the Board an annual performance evaluation of the Committee. Compensation Committee Purpose of Committee The purpose of the Compensation Committee (the "Committee") of the Board of Directors of FirstService Corporation (the "Company") is to oversee the administration of the Company's compensation programs, review the compensation of executive officers and prepare any report on executive compensation required by the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Committee Membership The Committee shall consist solely of three or more members of the Board each of whom is, in the business judgment of the Board, "independent" under the rules of the New York Stock Exchange, Inc and the NASDAQ. Members shall be appointed by the Board based on nominations recommended by the Company's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board and for such term or terms as the Board may determine. Committee Structure and Operations The Committee shall designate one member of the Committee as its chairperson. In the event of a tie vote on any issue, the chairperson's vote shall decide the issue. The Committee shall meet in person or telephonically at least two times a year at a time and place determined by the Committee chairperson, with further meetings to occur, or actions to be taken by unanimous written consent, when deemed necessary or desirable by the Committee or its chairperson. The Committee may invite such members of management to its meetings as it may deem desirable or appropriate, consistent with the maintenance of the confidentiality of compensation discussions. The Company's Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") should not attend any meeting where the CEO's performance or compensation is discussed, unless specifically invited by the Committee. Committee Duties and Responsibilities The following are the duties and responsibilities of the Committee: In consultation with senior management, establish the Company's general compensation philosophy, and oversee the development and implementation of compensation programs. Review and approve corporate goals and objectives relevant to the compensation of the CEO, evaluate the performance of the CEO in light of those goals and objectives, and set the CEO's compensation level based on this evaluation. In determining the long-term incentive component of CEO compensation, the Committee shall consider, among other factors, the Company's performance and relative shareholder return, the value of similar incentive awards to chief executive officers at comparable companies, the awards given to the CEO in past years. Review and approve compensation programs applicable to the senior management of the Company. Make recommendations to the Board with respect to the Company's incentive compensation plans and equity-based plans, the activities of the individuals and committees responsible for administering these plans, and discharge any responsibilities imposed on the Committee by any of these plans. In consultation with senior management, oversee regulatory compliance with respect to compensation matters, including overseeing the Company's policies on structuring compensation programs to preserve tax deductibility, and, as and when required, establishing performance goals and certifying that performance goals have been attained for purposes of Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code. Review and approve any severance or similar termination payments proposed to be made to any current or former member of senior management of the Company. Prepare and issue the evaluations and reports required under "Committee Reports" below. Any other duties or responsibilities expressly delegated to the Committee by the Board from time to time relating to the Company's compensation programs. Committee Reports The Committee shall produce the following reports and provide them to the Board. An annual Report of the Compensation Committee on Executive Compensation for inclusion in the Company's annual proxy statement in accordance with applicable SEC rules and regulations. An annual performance evaluation of the Committee, which evaluation must compare the performance of the Committee with the requirements of this charter and set forth the goals and objectives of the Committee for the upcoming year. The performance evaluation should also recommend to the Board any improvements to this charter deemed necessary or desirable by the Committee. The performance evaluation by the Committee shall be conducted in such manner as the Committee deems appropriate. The report to the Board may take the form of an oral report by the chairperson of the Committee or any other member of the Committee designated by the Committee to make this report. A summary of the actions taken at each Committee meeting, which shall be presented to the Board at the next Board meeting. Resources and Authority of the Committee The Committee shall have the resources and authority appropriate to discharge its duties and responsibilities, including the authority to retain counsel and other experts or consultants. The Committee shall have the sole authority to select, retain and terminate a compensation consultant and to approve the consultant's fees and other retention terms. Nominating And Corporate Governance Committee
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee (the "Committee") of the Board of Directors of FirstService Corporation (the "Company") in its oversight function is ultimately responsible for the Company's governance processes and the quality of its corporate governance.
1.0	In fulfilling its responsibilities the Committee:
1.1	Ensures that the appropriate structure, composition, mandate and membership are established and reviewed at least annually for each Board committee. As well, the Committee monitors the membership of committees, particularly with respect to upcoming retirements of the Chair and committee members, to ensure proper succession planning. Recommendations for appointments of committee Chairs are made having regard to the attributes of independence, competence, dedication, and leadership skills essential to effective chairmanship. The Committee also reviews the composition of committees to determine the need for cross appointments in certain circumstances to promote greater committee effectiveness
1.2	Identifies and recommends to the Board suitable Director candidates. The Committee follows a rigorous selection and screening process to ensure that the requisite elements of integrity, diversity, knowledge, skill, experience, and judgment are the hallmarks of the Company's Board members. In addition, the Committee considers the needs of individual committees and Board succession planning in recruiting prospective Directors The Committee also recommends to the Board the nominees to stand for election as Directors at each Annual Meeting.
1.3	Assesses at least annually the optimum Board size and makes recommendations to the Board on any changes.
1.4	Conducts an annual evaluation of the effectiveness of the Board and an annual peer evaluation process to provide feedback to individual Directors on their effectiveness. In addition, the Committee is responsible for the development and implementation of a process to assess the effectiveness of each committee.
1.5	Satisfies itself that there is a satisfactory orientation program for new Directors with respect to their Board responsibilities and ensures that appropriate orientation and education programs are in place for new committee members.
1.6	Monitors and reviews at least annually the level and nature of compensation of Directors to ensure that it is both appropriate to the responsibilities and risks assumed and competitive with other comparable organizations.
1.7	Conducts an annual assessment of the performance of the Chairman of the Board.
1.8	Assesses the merits of any shareholder proposals, establishes procedures for dealing with such proposals, and formulates draft responses on behalf of the Company for approval by the full Board.
1.9	Monitors best practices for governance world-wide and annually reviews the Company's governance practices to ensure that the Company continues to exemplify high standards of corporate governance
2.0	The operation of the Committee shall be in accordance with the following:
2.1	Each year the Board may appoint from among its members the Committee of not less than three none of whom shall be employees of the Company.
2.2	The Board shall appoint the Chair of the Committee from among the members thereof. During the absence or inability to act of the said Chair, the members of the Committee present shall choose one of their number to be Chair. The Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company shall act as Secretary of the Committee.
2.3	Three members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting thereof.
2.4	Any member of the committee may be removed or replaced at any time by the Board and shall ipso facto cease to be a member of the Committee upon ceasing to be a Director. The Board may fill vacancies on the Committee by appointment from among its number. If and whenever a vacancy shall exist on the Committee, the remaining members may exercise all its powers so long as a quorum remains in office. Subject to the foregoing, each member of the Committee shall hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders after their appointment.
2.5	The committee may invite such Directors, executive officers and employees of the Company as it may see fit from time to time to attend meetings of the Committee and assist thereat in the discussion and consideration of affairs of the Company related to the responsibilities of the Committee. The Committee shall also meet from time to time without management being present.
2.6	The Committee shall keep minutes of its meetings in which shall be recorded all proceedings and shall report on a timely basis to the Board on all matters dealt with by it at such Committee meetings.
Meetings of the Committee shall be held from time to time at such hour and at such place as the Committee may determine. Notice of the time and place of each meeting of the Committee shall be given to each member thereof not less than twenty-four hours before the time when the meeting is to be held. A notice of a meeting of the Committee need not specify the purpose of or the business to be transacted at the meeting. Attendance of a member at a meeting is a waiver of notice of that meeting, except where a member attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business on the grounds that the meeting is not lawfully called Meetings of the Committee may be held by means of such telephone or other communications facilities as permit all persons participating in the meeting to hear each other. A resolution in writing signed by all the members entitled to vote on that resolution at a meeting of the Committee is as valid as if it had been passed at a meeting of the Committee.