Every company is obliged to appoint a company secretary. If you accept this appointment, you will become an officer of the company, with legal responsibilities under the Companies Act.
From 6 April 2008, it will no longer be obligatory to have a separate company secretary and company director. The law will allow the company director to hold both positions.
This briefing looks at the role of the company secretary and covers:
- What qualifications you need, and who can appoint you.
- What your duties are, and when they have to be exercised.
- How to make the most of your role.
- What can go wrong, and what the consequences will be.
