Form with which a corporation may resolve to authorize an officer or representative to file necessary official documents for a given purpose.
Form with which a corporation may resolve to authorize an officer or representative to file necessary official documents for a given purpose.
Use formal language to record the resolutions. You will write your board resolutions using “whereas” and “resolved” clauses. “Whereas” statements show the reason for the resolution while “resolved” clauses state the action that will be taken. Your “whereas” statement should lead the reader to the “resolved” clause.
A written resolution is a document that describes a company decision (as a resolution) that can be circulated to the required audience (shareholders/directors), with them able to sign and return it – confirming their agreement.
Any ordinary resolution is passed by the board of directors or shareholders of the company. A special resolution is normally passed by the shareholders of the company. Passing any ordinary resolution does not require any legal or regulatory approval. Passing a special resolution required legal and regulatory approvals.
A board resolution formalizes — in writing — the critical decisions made by members in board meetings. Comparatively speaking, making decisions is often easier than writing a board resolution. Nonetheless, drafting them is far easier when your board understands its purpose and the components that go into writing them.
If the directors are likely to agree to a proposed resolution or unable to convene a board meeting quickly then it may be easier to pass a written resolution instead of convening a board meeting at a later date.
How to fill out a resolution of the board of directors? Date, time, and location of the meeting. Title that describes the board's decision to be made. Statement of majority or unanimous decision. Resolution of the decision, including any necessary actions. Officers responsible for carrying out the resolution.
How to write a board resolution Put the date and resolution number at the top. Give the resolution a title that relates to the decision. Use formal language. Continue writing out each critical statement. Wrap up the heart of the resolution in the last statement.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of (legal name of your corporation) hereby authorizes (officer name{s} and officer title{s}) to act on behalf on (legal name of your corporation) in entering into any agreement with the City of Los Angeles; and to sign for and perform any and all ...