(4)A general meeting may be called by shorter notice than that otherwise required if shorter notice is agreed by the members. (b)in the case of a company not having a share capital, together represent not less than the requisite percentage of the total voting rights at that meeting of all the members.
The notice of Board Meeting refers to a document that is sent to all directors of the company. This document informs the members about the venue, date, time, and agenda of the meeting. All types of companies are required to give notice at least 7 days before the actual day of the meeting.
However, in case of a Meeting conducted at a shorter Notice, the company may choose an expedient mode of sending Notice. Proof of sending Notice and its delivery shall be maintained by the company for such period as decided by the Board, which shall not be less than three years from the date of the Meeting.
What does Short notice mean? Whereby the members of a private company or a public company (but not a traded or listed public company) agree to short notice of a general meeting.
Essentially, the meeting protocol is a template workflow from calling the meeting to signing off the minutes from the previous meeting. The technical details that must be met to ensure the board can make its decisions. This could be the minimum number of members required for a quorum or the type of majority needed.
- Meetings at shorter notices should be held only to transact emergency business. In such meetings the mandatory presence of at least one Independent Director should be required since this would ensure that only well considered decisions are taken.
A proper meeting notice should include: Date, Time, and Venue: Clear details on when and where the meeting will take place. Purpose of the Meeting: A brief description of the meeting's objectives. Agenda: An outline of topics to be discussed; this helps attendees prepare for the meeting.