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Question
Explain the following term/concept:
Director
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Solution
(1) The elected representatives of the shareholders are called Directors of the company. The shareholders vest in them all the powers of managing the affairs of the company. In the company management, the role of Directors is threefold. Via (a) as the agents of the company (b) as the trustees of the company and (c) as the managing partners.
(2) The directors occupy a key (important) position in the management of the company. They are responsible for decision making. Framing policies and plans. They exercise their powers and authorities collectively as a Board. They sometimes do not remain in the company’ office. So they ask for the information from the secretary, which helps them to make proper decisions.
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| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
| a) Directors | 1) At least 2 Directors |
| b) Absenteeism of Director in Board Meetings | 2) At least 3 Directors |
| c) Public Company | 3) Disqualification of director |
| d) Private Company | 4) Representatives of shareholders |
| e) Notice of a Routine Board Meeting | 5) 21 clear days |
| 6) 7 days | |
| 7) 70 days | |
| 8) Representative of public | |
| 9) At least 20 directors | |
| 10) At least 30 directors |
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An elected body of representatives of Shareholders.
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A written invitation was given to the Director to attend the meeting.
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A director can remain absent for any number of Board Meetings.
State whether the following statement is true or false:
Company Secretary need not attend the board meetings.
State whether the following statement is true or false:
Director can take decisions individually.
Justify the following statement:
The Board of Directors are the elected representatives of the shareholders.
Justify the following statement:
The secretary should take certain precaution while corresponding with directors
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Notice and Agenda of the Board meeting
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Initiative
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Answer in one sentence:
When does a Director vacate his office due to absenteeism at Board Meeting?
Write a letter to the director requesting him to disclose his personal interest in a contract.
