Question

State the following statement are True or False.

Company Secretary need not attend the Board meeting.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

At the Board meeting, the Secretary has to obtain the signatures of the directors present in the Director's Attendance Book, ascertain the quorum and read the notice convening the meeting if so desired by the Chairman. Generally, he is requested lo read the minutes of the previous Board meeting. He has to obtain the signature of the Chairman in confirmation of the Minutes when approved.

Thereafter, he is to assist the Chairman conducting the meeting, give him all necessary information and explanations as and when required, and take notes of the proceedings on the agenda paper including the terms of the resolutions passed.