Board Secretary Certification Masterclass

Board secretaries are a legal requirement under section187 (1) that states “Every company shall have a Secretary.” Further, section 187 (2) states that it is the duty of the directors of a public company to take all reasonable steps to secure that the Secretary (or each joint secretary) of the company is a person who appears to them to have the requisite knowledge and experience to discharge the functions of the Secretary of a public company. Failure to appoint a Board Secretary injures this provision of the law.1.Board Secretaries are essential to organizational success, serving as strategic governance partners across diverse sectors, including private, public, and not-for-profit entities. Effective governance exceeds mere compliance; it’s about cultivating a culture of excellence.

AIM & OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM

The objective of this program is to empower board secretaries to become strategic channels for information, communication, and decision-making between the board, management, and key stakeholders. By developing a comprehensive understanding of their role within the corporate governance ecosystem, participants will gain the confidence and expertise to excel in their positions.