The attendance of Board members at AGMs is not mandatory, except for the Chairpersons of the Audit Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee.
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As per the secretarial standard, arrange for the sitting arrangement to enable the directors and the company secretary to be seated by the chairman. Arrange for the collection of admission slip to get the attendance register signed by the shareholders and make them comfortable in their seating.
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 the case of a private company, two members present at the meeting shall be the quorum for the AGM. In the case of a public company, the quorum is: Five members present at the meeting if the number of members is within one thousand.
The Chair normally must be a member/shareholder of the Company (or their representative). It is the responsibility of the Chair to ensure the AGM/GM is conducted efficiently, effectively and in ance with the company's articles.
The Chairperson of the Board presides over the meeting. His/her welcome address normally includes items such as an overview of the economy and the company and the company's future plans. The AGM is attended by the board of directors, senior management personnel and the auditors.
Section 152. Appointment of directors | Companies Act Integrated Ready Reckoner|Companies Act 2013|CAIRR.