Roles and Responsibilities

Committees are an integral part of governance in organisations across sectors, from large businesses to non-profits and government bodies. They allow for more effective decision-making by hearing diverse perspectives, supporting group problem-solving and allowing for in-depth analysis of complex issues that might not be possible in regular board meetings.  The Chartered Governance Institute states that “In large companies, fully functioning individual committees add significant value and under certain legislation they are a mandated requirement or defined best practice. In smaller companies, committees are often combined to cover multifunctions such as an audit and risk committee or remuneration and nomination committee.”...

A company secretary is “one of the key governance professionals within the organisation”, according to Deloitte. It is a role that has developed from its early iteration as the person who provided administrative support to the board of directors to a pivotal position within the company. Given the importance of the role, it is essential to understand the qualities of a good company secretary in order to find the right person to fill it. This article highlights the attributes needed to be an effective secretary.  In Business Day, Olayimika Phillips says that “any company desirous of long term and sustainable...