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).
An Annual General Meeting (AGM) is a yearly gathering where a company's shareholders and board of directors meet to discuss important aspects of the company. At the AGM, the directors present an annual report to update shareholders on the company's performance, strategy, and management.
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.
Disqualifications of Directors Under company law, a director can be disqualified for any of the following reasons: He is of an unsound mind and is declared so by the court. He is insolvent. He is in the process of declaring insolvency and his application is pending.
A company can appoint directors only in a duly convened general meeting. However, an additional director is appointed in a board meeting, subject to articles of the company to hold office up to the date of the next annual general meeting or last date to conduct annual general meeting, whichever is earlier.
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.
(52 SCL 224) it was held that the decision of the Board to appoint an Additional director to ensure a quorum was held valid. Section 161(1) provides , inter alia, that an Additional Director shall hold office up to the date of the next AGM or the last date on which the AGM ought to be held whichever is earlier.
The AGM is attended by the board of directors, senior management personnel and the auditors. The law mandates the Chairperson of the Audit Committee and of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee to attend the meeting.
Who attends AGMs and who has the right to vote. Attendees at AGMs include the directors of the organisation, its members including life members and any guests who may be invited.