Corporate Secretarial Best Practice
Programme Overview
The role of a modern company secretary has evolved significantly, encompassing a broader and deeper range of responsibilities. Today, company secretaries are expected to manage not only traditional tasks such as arranging board meetings, preparing documents, taking minutes, filing, and acting as a liaison for directors, but also to understand and navigate general legislation and governance matters that impact their duties.
To be effective and relevant, a company secretary must embody a professional sense of responsibility, applying best practices with due care and diligence. This comprehensive understanding and application of their role can significantly influence a company’s performance.
Who Should Attend
- Business owners/private companies
- In-house compliance and corporate secretarial professionals
- Corporate secretarial professionals
- Middle management and above
Programme Objectives
- Exploring the role and significance of a modern company secretary in today’s corporate landscape, with a specific focus on the unique context of Brunei, which differs from that of regional company secretaries.
- To understand the various relationships a company secretary maintains, including those with the Board of Directors (Chairperson and Directors), shareholders, relevant authorities, and other third parties.
- To provide a comprehensive understanding of the distinct roles and responsibilities of a company secretary, differentiating them from general secretaries or clerks. This programme will cover the expected statutory duties and contractual obligations, and explore the wide range of activities a company secretary is involved in, including those related to the Board of Directors beyond just organising meetings.
- To ensure company secretaries are aware of the various legal responsibilities they can be held accountable for, thereby helping them avoid potential personal liabilities.
- To understand how corporate governance is inherently integrated into the functions of a company secretary.
- To recognise how corporate governance is an inherent part of the functions of a company secretary.
- To understand how corporate governance is an inherent part of the functions of a company secretary.
- To familiarise participants with relevant terminology and legislation.
- Fiduciary responsibilities and restrictions for company secretaries.
Learning Outcome
- Understand the role and expectations of a modern company secretary within the Brunei context.
- Gain insights into the various relationships a company secretary must manage.
- Learn about the main statutory and non-statutory roles and duties of a company secretary, including the necessary actions to be taken.
- Acquire knowledge of the legislations that impact the execution of their roles and duties.
- Identify the potential dangers and risks of personal liability that a company secretary may face.
Programme Dates
- 4 – 5 February 2025
- 29 – 30 April 2025
- 20 – 21 May 2025
Your Investment
Package | Stakeholder | Non Stakeholder |
Normal Price | $1,000.00 | $1,200.00 |
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