Form with which the board of directors of a corporation records the contents of its first meeting.
Form with which the board of directors of a corporation records the contents of its first meeting.
The resignation need not be accepted by the board for it to be effective. In addition, the company will have to lodge a prescribed notice of the director's vacation of office (whether by resignation or otherwise) with the Registrar within one month of a person ceasing to be a director of the company.
Dear Members of the Board, I am writing to formally submit my resignation as Position on the Board of Directors of Company Name, effective Resignation Date. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve on the board and contribute to the company's vision and growth over the past length of time.
Dear Members of the Board, I am writing to formally submit my resignation as Position on the Board of Directors of Company Name, effective Resignation Date. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve on the board and contribute to the company's vision and growth over the past length of time.
These board minutes accepting the resignation of a director are important to record your company's decision about the matter. The law requires you to keep minutes of your board meetings. It is a criminal offence not to, punishable by a fine.
How to write a letter resigning from a director role Check your service contract. Draft your resignation letter. Discuss any additional matters with the company. Address the company rather than an individual. Convey your intention to resign. Include your date of resignation. Keep it professional and brief but personal.
“RESOLVED THAT the resignation of Ms./ Mr…………………………., Director of the Company, be and is hereby accepted with effect from the ……. day of the ……, 20…. "RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board places on record its appreciation for the assistance and guidance provided by Ms. /Mr. …………………………
Resign in Person If it's possible, it's always better to resign in person rather than over the phone, or, worse still, via email. Schedule some time to speak with your manager so you can talk about your decision face-to-face. If you can't meet in person, schedule a video call instead.
You'll want to communicate your resignation from the board as professionally as possible. You may choose to break the news to your board chair in person, and that's perfectly fine—just make sure you're following up with an official letter to both the chair and the rest of the board.
Tell your fellow directors you want to resign Ideally this should take the form of a written notice, either left at or send to the company's registered office, stating your intention to resign and the date this is to be effective from.
Once you've submitted your letter, prepare for the board to formally acknowledge and accept your resignation. Depending on the organization, this may involve a vote or formal acceptance during the next board meeting.