Form with which the board of directors of a corporation records the contents of its first meeting.
Form with which the board of directors of a corporation records the contents of its first meeting.
Often, the CEO will also be designated as the company's president and, therefore, be one of the inside directors on the board (if not the chair). However, many believe that a company's CEO should not also be the company's chair to ensure the chair's independence and clear lines of authority.
Is it compulsory to have a chairperson? Simply put, no. As set out in 'the Model articles of association for private companies limited by shares', directors may appoint a chairperson if they wish.
Some discussions are appropriately held just among the board members—without the CEO. As an example, a board member may want to express a concern about a certain staff member, or perhaps two board members disagree on an issue and would prefer to discuss it without the presence of staff.
If the CEO is not also a board member, it is normal for them to attend most board meetings to report on progress, however from time to time it may be appropriate for board meetings to be held without the CEO.
551.043. TIME AND ACCESSIBILITY OF NOTICE; GENERAL RULE. (a) The notice of a meeting of a governmental body must be posted in a place readily accessible to the general public at all times for at least 72 hours before the scheduled time of the meeting, except as provided by Sections 551.044-551.046.
On balance, the arguments in favour of attendance are stronger, and most companies encourage all senior executives to attend Board meetings. However, in terms of conduct at meetings, the Board meeting belongs to the Directors.
Company secretarial model The team members are aware of what is happening and ensure a smooth handover of responsibilities. They are involved in day-to-day email communication, attend board meetings, and have knowledge of the people involved.
1 Any Director of a company may, at any time, summon a Meeting of the Board, and the Company Secretary or where there is no Company Secretary, any person authorised by the Board in this behalf, on the requisition of a Director, shall convene a Meeting of the Board, in consultation with the Chairman or in his absence, ...
The president is responsible for providing leadership and setting the tone for meetings. Typically, they lead the meeting, introduce agenda items, and ensure focus on strategic priorities. As president, they also have the authority to call special meetings, represent the organization externally, and lead the board.