Form with which the secretary of a corporation notifies all necessary parties of the date, time, and place of the annual meeting of the board of directors.
Form with which the secretary of a corporation notifies all necessary parties of the date, time, and place of the annual meeting of the board of directors.
Notice for Annual General Meeting The AGM notice should be written in writing or electronic mode at least 21 days before the meeting (Section 101(1)). If the company has a website, the notice must also be hosted on the website (Secretarial Standard on General Meetings).
Under the Act, the length of notice required to be given for a general meeting called by the directors is generally a minimum of 14 clear days, although the articles may set out a longer period. (A longer period is also required where certain resolutions are being proposed.)
Contents of a notice of meeting Names and roles of all the invitees. Type of meeting — regular, annual, or special. Date, time and location of the meeting (the notice should also be dated) Purpose of the meeting, such as budget approval or discussing current operations.
1 Under the Act, the minimum period of notice for any General Meeting is 14 clear days. The reference to "clear days" means that the notice period is deemed to begin on the day after the shareholder is deemed to have received the notice of General Meeting, and end on the day before the scheduled meeting date. 2.3.
Notice for Annual General Meeting The AGM notice should be written in writing or electronic mode at least 21 days before the meeting (Section 101(1)). If the company has a website, the notice must also be hosted on the website (Secretarial Standard on General Meetings). The notice should include: Venue of the meeting.
The general rule is that at least 21 days' notice must be given, although constitutions may specify longer. More than 28 days' notice must be given for listed companies regardless of what the company constitution says (s 249HA).
Calling and purpose of an AGM An association's constitution must specify the manner of calling an AGM and the manner in which notice of the AGM is given. If the Model constitution applies, members must be given at least 14 days' notice of an AGM or 21 days' notice if a special resolution is to be proposed.
Include a declaration that the meeting has begun, a welcome to the members, an introduction of the board members and manager, and a brief explanation of the meeting's goals. Declare each item on the agenda and what it means. Introduce reports and speakers formally; clearly state motions and their results.
Here are five phrases you can use to do this: I've called this meeting to ___ (more formal) The purpose of this meeting is ___ Today, we need to outline our plans for ___ Today, we're going to talk about/discuss ___ (less formal) By the end of this meeting, we'll have decided on/determined ___ (most goal-oriented!)
Procedure for Conducting an Annual General Meeting (AGM) Fixing the date, time, and agenda for the AGM. Approving the draft notice of the AGM along with an explanatory statement. Authorizing the Company Secretary or another officer to issue the notice to all members or entitled recipients.