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Explain the following Term/Concept: Director.

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Explain the following Term/Concept:

Director.

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(1) Section 2 (34) of the Companies Act, 2013 defines “a Director means a director appointed to the Board of the Company”. He is a person appointed to manage, direct, governor control, and supervise the affairs of the company. Only an individual and not a body corporate, association, or firm can act as a director. Directors are the men of commercial skill and business tact.

(2) Directors are authorized by the shareholders to utilize the capital, acquire the assets, and appoint capable personnel to conduct the affairs of the Company. A director works in a number of capacities Viz. as an agent, as a trustee, and as a managing partner.

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Chapter 6: Directors and Key Managerial personnel of a company - EXERCISES [Page 100]

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Balbharati Secretarial Practice [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 6 Directors and Key Managerial personnel of a company
EXERCISES | Q 2. 1) | Page 100

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