A company must file the following forms with the ROC to add a new director: MGT-14 – Resolution passed in the general meeting regarding the appointment of the director. DIR-2 – Consent received by the proposed director to hold the position of a director in the company. DIR-12 – Particulars of appointment of the director.
The company may pass a resolution to appoint a director in an Annual General Meeting (AGM). If the company decides to appoint a director in the middle of the year, it may appoint a director by passing a resolution in an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM).
Appointment process of independent directors shall be independent of the company management; while selecting independent directors the Board shall ensure that there is appropriate balance of skills, experience and knowledge in the Board so as to enable the Board to discharge its functions and duties effectively.
I write to confirm your appointment as a director of name of co-operative with effect from date. This letter is intended to inform you of a number of important formal matters connected with your appointment, and accompanies an induction pack which provides more detail to assist you in your new role.
(2) No company shall appoint or re-appoint any person as its managing director, whole-time director or manager for a term exceeding five years at a time: Provided that no re-appointment shall be made earlier than one year before the expiry of his term.
Section 149(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 requires that every company shall have a minimum number of 3 directors in the case of a public company, two directors in the case of a private company, and one director in the case of a One Person Company. A company can appoint maximum 15 fifteen directors.
The appointment can be made at the Annual General Meeting or an Extra-Ordinary General Meeting. All pertinent information for the procedure should be included in the notice for such a meeting, including the agenda for the appointment of the Director along with the consent letters and other necessary documents.
Who appoints directors? Most commonly, directors are appointed by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), or in extreme circumstances, at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM). A resolution for the appointment is put to a vote, and passed if a majority of shares are voted in favour.
A company can seek approval from Central Government through 'MR-2' webform for approval of appointment of managing director or whole-time director or manager in certain special circumstances as mentioned in Schedule V of the Companies Act, 2013.
What steps are involved in adding a director? The process includes reviewing AOA, holding a general meeting, obtaining DIN and DSC, director's consent, issuing an appointment letter, regulatory filings, updating the Register of Directors, and tax records.