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.
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.
(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.
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.
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.
The appointment of directors will usually be covered by the company's articles (or possibly a shareholders' agreement) which may provide for appointment by the board or general meeting.
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).
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.
A resolution for the appointment is put to a vote, and passed if a majority of shares are voted in favour. Directors are appointed when the company is first formed, if it is bought or sold (e.g. when buying a shelf company), on changes of control by shareholders, or to bring in new experience to a growing business.