Governance

• Supporting Non-Executive officers on Board Committees, including Financial Committees, Health and Safety Committees and Operational Committees.
• Advising directors on their duties and ensuring that they comply with corporate legislation and the articles of association of the company.
• Establishing or defining a company’s and/or group of companies’ governing and control framework.
• Setting up and maintenance of good corporate governance structures to preserve any business operation and reputation, including advising on best corporate governance practices.
• Developing corporate governance policies (with an in-depth understanding of the Companies Act as well as the King Report and King Code, we assist business owners on all aspects of corporate governance and planning).
• Performing company secretarial functions such as the issue of notices of meetings, preparation of agenda, circulation of relevant papers and taking and producing minutes, preparation of resolutions for directors and shareholders as well as taking responsibility for the preparation of AGM materials and minutes.
• Informing the companies registry of any significant changes in the company’s structure or management, for example, the appointment or resignation of directors.
• Establishing and maintaining the company’s registered office as the address for any formal communications. Ensuring that all the company’s business stationery carries its name, registered number, country of registration and registered address. Ensuring these details also appear on the company website, emails, order forms and invoices.
• Ensuring the security of the company’s legal documents, including, for example, the certificate of incorporation, memorandum and articles of association.
• Identifying the most appropriate instruments for the delegation of power and drafting the related resolutions.
• Periodically attending leadership meetings or other meetings with leaders to provide input on ongoing legal matters.