The shareholders of a corporation elect the board of directors. The board of directors, in turn, elects the officers of the corporation who carry out the day-to-day operations of the business. The president presides over board meetings, but does not have a vote unless there is a tie.
After incorporation, director appointments need to be carried out using a formal process. For this, the director should sign a letter of consent confirming they wish to act as director for the company, and a majority of members must approve the appointment of a new company director by passing an ordinary resolution.
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.
Get approval to appoint a new director In the case of companies that have adopted Model articles, the appointment of a new director can be approved by way of a simple majority of votes at a board meeting. Alternatively, a written resolution can achieve the same result, but it must be unanimous.
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).
In some companies, members may alter the articles to restrict the right of directors to attend. However, since directors are responsible for running the company, their attendance can be beneficial. This allows members to review their performance, ask questions, and discuss any issues or future strategies.
As per the secretarial standard, arrange for the sitting arrangement to enable the directors and the company secretary to be seated by the chairman. Arrange for the collection of admission slip to get the attendance register signed by the shareholders and make them comfortable in their seating.