This is commonly known as a 'silent director'. While there is no general rule that prohibits this, it is important to understand the duties and obligations that arise if you have been appointed a director of a company.
Section 168 provides that a company can remove a Director by passing an ordinary resolution at a meeting. Special notice is however required. On receipt of notice of an intended resolution to remove a Director, the company must send a copy of the notice to the Director concerned.
The eligibility criteria to become a director include the following: The individual must be at least 21 years old. The individual should not have an unsound mind. The individual should not be an undischarged bankrupt or declared insolvent.
What is a director's consent? In a director's consent an individual agrees in writing to be a director of a nonprofit. Every director who is elected or appointed needs to sign a consent. The consent needs to be signed within 10 days of being elected or appointed as a director.
Who can be a director? Most people can hold a director position, but exceptions include anyone disqualified by the company's own Articles of Association, undischarged bankrupts, anyone disqualified by a court order and the company's auditor. Directors must be at least 16 years of age.
Directors are not just those who are registered as directors at Companies House. They are anyone who acts as a director, whether they are called directors or not. They include directors who have been appointed by the company but never properly registered.
Although a minimum of a bachelor's degree is usually required to become a director, you may also need hands-on experience to fully understand what's required of a successful director. You can start gaining this experience by working as an assistant to directors, film editors and cinematographers.
If you have been asked to accept a position as a director of a company in which you have little or no involvement, think again. All too often spouses are appointed as a co-director of their partner's company without understanding their full responsibilities as a director. This is commonly known as a 'silent director'.
A director can be removed without their consent under certain conditions, usually, governed by a company's bylaws, shareholders' agreements, and local jurisdiction. Here are common methods for director removal: Shareholder Vote - In many jurisdictions, directors can be removed by a majority vote of the shareholders.