Accidental Company Secretary

This course delves into the evolutionary role of the company secretary. The role has evolved significantly from one as an administrative officer supporting board meetings to a chief governance officer sitting on the fulcrum of corporate governance with strategic responsibility for overseeing and implementing the corporate governance framework.

The aim of this course is to provide a holistic appreciation of the critical governance function highlighting the company secretary as the pivotal element of corporate governance.

Learning objectives:

•          Identify the full spectrum of responsibilities encompassing statutory and discretionary duties to corporate governance oversight.
•          Examine the corporate governance environment.
•          Discuss elements of a robust governance framework.
•          Examine the capabilities of an effective company secretary.

Capabilities : Reflection & Learning , Critical & Independent Thinking , Governance & Oversight , Accountability & Compliance , Secretarial Practice , Legislation & Policy