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How to start a meeting minute?

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Minutes of a meeting of the board of directors of [ X Limited] (the ‘Company’)
held at [Address] on [date ] at [time].

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What does ‘present’ mean and how does it differ to ‘in attendance’

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‘Present’ means those in the meeting who can count as quorum

‘Attendance’ lists those at the meeting but cannot count as part of the quorum (for example, an interested director or some third party).

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Under what heading do those who can form part of the quorum be listed?

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Present

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What do you explain under ‘background’ in the minutes?

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Tthe purpose of the meeting

This doesn’t go into great factual detail, but states the reason and actions that are required

For example, the company wants to lend a director, £20,000. A loan to a director requires approval by an ordinary resolution of the
shareholders. Purpose of the board meeting is to obtain shareholder approval and approve
the loan.

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If the board wish to agree on a written resolution to be passed by shareholders, what documents need to be agreed in the board meeting and what section would this go under?

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The chair tables the draft memorandum and draft resolution

PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS

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When dealing with a board meeting sandwich, what is required in the meeting minutes?

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Adjournment section

State the board meeting was adjourned to pass the written reoslution on the shareholders, then reconvened. Report if it was passed

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If in a board meeting there is an adjournment, what do you entitle the following section for any further board resolutions?

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FURTHER RESOLUTIONS

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If a director cannot count in quorum or voting (e.g. due to a conflict) do they appear in ‘present’ or ‘in attendance’ when recording those at the meeting?

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In Attendance

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How should you close a board minute?

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CLOSE

There being no further business, the Chair declared the meeting closed.

Chair ……………………
Date ……………………………

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If there are no interests to declare, how can you use the standard ‘each director present declared the nature’ paragraph in baord meeting minutes?

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Even if there are no interests to declare, keep the paragraph and state ‘not applicable’ next to the name of each director

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You are drafting board meeting minutes.

How should you draft a resolution for the resignation of a director?

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“It was resolved, that the resignation of X, which was presented to the Directors for consideration, is hereby accepted with immediate effect.”

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You are drafting board meeting minutes.

How should you draft a resolution for the appointment of a role? For example, as Chairman?

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“It was resolved that X (who has indicated his willingness to act) be and is hereby appointed as Chairman of the Company with immediate effect.”

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If you have appointed a new director, which two registers need updating?

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  • Register of directors
  • Register of directors residential addresses.
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A director is appointed
A director resigns
The office address changes

What are the filings to be mentioned in a board meeting minutes?

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TM01 - Terminate director

AP01 - Appointing a director

AD01 - Change a company’s registered office address

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You are asked to draft minutes of a general meeting.

Who is listed under present?
Who is listed under in attendance?

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Those present are usually the shareholders voting.

Anyone else attending such as directors, company secretary, legal counsel, etc.

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You are drafting a shareholders agreement

Must or can the company itself be a party to the agreement?

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There is no obligation to make a company party to the shareholders’ agreement.

If the Company is a party, the Shareholders can impose direct obligations on the Company.

If they are a party, they should be included as a ‘party’ as follows:

(2) [FULL COMPANY NAME] incorporated and registered in England and Wales with company number [NUMBER] whose registered office is at [REGISTERED OFFICE ADDRESS]

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You are drafting a shareholder agreement.

What is a non-compete clause and how could it be drafted

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The non-compete restrictions stop parties competing if they leave. It is made by reference to the description of Business in the ‘business of the company’ clause.

For example:

2.1. The business of the Company is [NATURE OF BUSINESS], subject to variation from time to time in accordance with the provisions of this agreement (Business).
…

8.1. Except with the prior written consent of the Board OR Shareholder Consent, no Shareholder shall… carry on or be employed, engaged or interested in any business in which would be in competition with any part of the Business……

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You are drafting a partnership agreement.

What must be included in relation to capital?

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Include a ‘Capital’ section that states how much capital is involved and how it is owned.

For example:

“The initial capital of the Partnership at the Commencement Date shall be £[NUMBER] to be contributed by each of the Partners equally…. The capital of the Partnership at any time will belong to the Partners in the proportions [set out in Schedule 2]…”

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You are drafting a partnership agreement.

What must be included in relation to property?

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Include a section dealing with partnership property.

All property used by the Partnership for the purpose of the business will be Partnership Property. If it is intended that there will be property not
belongign to the Partnership, this must be made clear.

For example:

“Partnership Property shall belong to the Partners in the proportions in which they are entitled to share in capital.
…
Any Partnership Property which is vested in one or more of the individual Partners’ names shall be held by them for all of the Partners.
….”

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You are drafting Board Meeting Minutes

What form does you include for the secretary to file if a director has resigned or been removed?

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TM01

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You are drafting Board Meeting Minutes

What form does you include for the secretary to file if a secretary has resigned or been removed?

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TM02

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You are drafting Board Meeting Minutes

What form does you include for the secretary to file if a director has been appointed?

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AP01

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You are drafting Board Meeting Minutes

What form does you include for the secretary to file if a new secretary has been appointed?

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AP03

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You are drafting Board Meeting Minutes

What form does you include for the secretary to file if the registered address has been changed?

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AD01

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You are drafting Board Meeting Minutes There has been a transfer of shares. What form do you file if an individual **ceases** to hold at least 25 % of the shares or control the company?
**PSC07** When an individual or entity ceases to be a person with significant control (PSC), file a PSC07 form.
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You are drafting Board Meeting Minutes There has been a transfer of shares. What form do you file if an **individual** **starts** to hold at least 25 % of the shares or control the company?
PSC01 When an **individual** becomes a person with significant control (PSC) holding more than 25% of the shares, rights, or control of a company, file a PSC01 form.
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You are drafting Board Meeting Minutes There has been a transfer of shares. What form do you file if a **company** **starts** to hold at least 25 % of the shares or control the company?
PSC02 When a non-individual entity (e.g., another company, government body) becomes a person with significant control (PSC), file a PSC02 form.
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You are drafting Board Meeting Minutes What form do you file if the directors approved the **allotment** of shares?
SH01 When a company issues (allots) new shares, file an SH01 form.
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You are drafting Board Meeting Minutes What register do you need to specify will be updated if shares are **issued, transferred, or transmitted**?
Register of Members
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You are drafting Board Meeting Minutes What register do you need to specify will be updated if there are **changes to member details**, such as name or address?
Register of Members
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You are drafting Board Meeting Minutes What register do you need to specify will be updated if a **director is appointed or resigns?**
Register of Directors *and* Register of Directors' Residential Addresses:
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You are drafting Board Meeting Minutes What register do you need to specify will be updated if a **secretary is appointed or resigns?**
Register of Secretaries
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You are drafting Board Meeting Minutes What register do you need to specify will be updated if shares are transfered to someone resulting in a 25% shareholding, or the loss of a 25% shareholding?
Register of People with Significant Control **(PSC Register)** When someone becomes or ceases to be a PSC, or when there are changes to their details, the PSC Register must be updated.
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You are drafting Board Meeting Minutes What register do you need to specify will be updated if the company creates a charge?
Register of Charges
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You are drafting a board meeting minutes How do you draft appointment of a director?
IT WAS RESOLVED that [X], having consented to act, be and is hereby appointed to act as director of the Company with immediate effect.
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You are drafting a board meeting minutes A director declares a conflict of interest. The board are voting on that transaction. How do you write that it was passed without that director counting for the quorum on that specific vote?
IT WAS RESOLVED to authorise..... It was noted that [ ] did not vote or count as part of a quorum on this resolution and that, nevertheless, there was a quorum for this item of business transacted by the meeting."
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You are drafting a board meeting minutes A director stands down as chairperson and another chair is appointed. How would you draft this?
[x ] agreed to stand down as Chairperson and IT WAS RESOLVED that [ x] be appointed Chairperson with immediate effect.
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You are drafting a board meeting minutes A company secretary is appointed in light of the former secretary resigning. How would you draft this?
IT WAS RESOLVED that [ x], having consented to act, be and is hereby appointed to act as the new Company Secretary of the Company with effect from the resignation of [ ] from that role.
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You are drafting a board meeting minutes A director has resigned. How would you draft this?
There was produced to the meeting a letter of resignation as directors signed by [x ] to take effect immediately and IT WAS RESOLVED to accept the same.
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You are drafting a board meeting minutes The board need to approve a transfer of shares. How can this be drafted?
There were produced to the meeting duly executed transfers of the subscriber share[s] as follows: **Transferor:** x **Transferee:** x **No. of Shares:** x Payment in cash in full satisfaction of the nominal amount of each of these shares was received. IT WAS RESOLVED that the transfers be and are hereby approved and that the Company Secretary is hereby instructed to: * Register such transfers in the Company’s register of members; * Update the Company’s register of people with significant control * cancel the current share certificates of the transferors; and * Issue share certificates in the name of the transferees named above
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You are drafting a board meeting minutes How should you note that a general meeting was called?
There was produced to the meeting a notice convening a general meeting of the Company, proposing the following resolution[s] (the ‘Notice’): ... Special resolution: [insert details] Ordinary resolution: [insert details] .... IT WAS RESOLVED that the Notice be and is hereby approved and that a copy of the Notice be delivered to the shareholders and the Company’s directors forthwith.
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You are asked to draft a partnership agreement. How should it be signed?
Each partner should sign it as a deed in the presence of a witness. **Use following template:** Signed as a Deed by [X] [Signature] on the date hereof in the presence of: Witness signature: Witness name: Witness address:
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You are drafting a partnership agreement. How should you draft the commencment clause?
"The Partnership **commences on** the Commencement Date and continues on the terms of this agreement until it is **terminated in accordance with** the terms of clause X"
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You are drafting a partnership agreement. How should you draft the capital clause?
The **initial capital** of the Partnership at the Commencement Date shall be [X] to be **contributed** by each of the Partners as follows: (a) Partner 1: £X (b) Partner 2: £X The Partnership’s capital at any given time shall be owned by the Partners in proportion to the balance in each of their respective Capital Accounts relative to the total Partnership capital. | Amend as required by the facts
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You are drafting a partnership agreement. How should you draft the profit and losses clause? Imagine the ratio is 60:40
The Net Profits and Losses of the Partnership shall belong to and be borne by the Partners in accordance with the following ratio: (a) Partner 1: 60% (b) Partner 2: 40% and shall be credited or debited to the Partners' Current Accounts.
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You are asked by a director to amend the articles of association to exclude the written resolution procedure and entrench their position to prevent them being removed by an OR. Is this possible?
No You **cannot** exclude the written resolution procedure and a director cannot entrench their position to prevent them being removed by an OR However, explain to the director that articles may include a **Bushell v Faith clause** that provides enhanced voting rights to a director whose removal is being considered by shareholders.
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You are drafting board meeting minutes. A WR from the shareholders are needed to give pemrission to allot. How do you incorporate this?
**5. DOCUMENTS PRODUCED TO THE MEETING** 5.1 A form of written resolution of the members of the Company to grant the directors a general and unconditional authority to allot shares in the Company.... ..... **6. APPROVAL AND CIRCULATION OF WRITTEN RESOLUTION** 6.1. After careful consideration of the Written Resolution, IT WAS RESOLVED: (a) to approve the Written Resolution in the form produced to the meeting; and (b) to send the Written Resolution to every eligible member of the Company 6.2. The meeting was adjourned so that the Written Resolution could be submitted to the members of the Company. The meeting reconvened at [TIME] whereupon the chairperson reported that the Written Resolution had been passed.
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In a board meeting minutes document, how do you state that a WR was passed and the board reconvened?
The meeting reconvened at [TIME] whereupon the chairperson reported that the Written Resolution had been passed.
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When is a deed of adherence used for shareholders in a company?
To bind a new party or shareholders in a company to the existing shareholder's agreement
50
Draft a **release clause** to be included in a settlement agreement.
"This agreement is in full and final settlement of the Dispute. Each party releases and forever discharges all actions, claims, rights, demands and set-offs, whether or not presently known to the parties or to the law arising out of the Dispute." ## Footnote Think: (1) Full and final Settlement (2) Release Forever (3) Lists the types of action
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Draft a **agreement not to sue clause** to be included in a settlement agreement.
Each party agrees not to sue, commence or prosecute any action, suit or other proceeding concerning the Released Claims. ## Footnote Think: (1) Each party agrees (2) No suing, commencing, prosecuting
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Draft a **cost clause** to be included in a settlement agreement.
The parties shall each bear their own legal costs in relation to the Dispute and this agreement.
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Draft an **indemnities clause** to be included in a settlement agreement.
Each party hereby indemnifies, and shall keep indemnified, the other party against all costs and damages incurred in all future actions, claims and proceedings in respect of any of the released claims which it may bring against the other party. ## Footnote Think: (1) Indemnifies and Keep indemnified (2) Against cost/damage incurref (3) From action re released claim
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Draft a **no admission clause** to be included in a settlement agreement.
This agreement is entered into in connection with the compromise of disputed matters. **It is not, and shall not be represented as an admission of liability or wrongdoing** on the part of either party to this agreement
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Draft a background clause for a partnership agreeement.
The Partners are those persons set out above and who carry on the business of [Partnership Name] which will be engaged in the business of [Type of Business]
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Draft a commencment clause for a partnership agreeement.
The Partnership commences on the Commencement Date and continues on the terms of this agreement until it is terminated in accordance with clause X.
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Draft a capital contribution clause for a partnership agreeement.
The initial capital of the Partnership at the Commencement Date shall be [£X] to be contributed by each of the Partners as follows: Partner 1: £X Partner 2: £X The capital of the Partnership at any time will belong to the Partners in the following proportions: Partner 1: £X Partner 2: £X
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Draft a profit and loss clause for a partnership agreeement.
The Net Profits and Losses of the Partnership shall belong to and be borne by the Partners in accordance with the following ratio: Partner 1: X% Partner 2: X% and shall be credited or debited to the Partners' Current Accounts.
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Draft a voting clause for a partnership agreeement.
Where a matter (other than one referred to in clause x) requires the decision of the Partners, such matter shall be determined by a simple majority vote. The following matters require the unanimous approval of the Partners: a) ….. b) …..
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# [](http://) Draft a partnership property clause for a partnership agreeement.
Partnership Property shall belong to the Partners in the proportions in which they are entitled to share in capital. The [Insert Items] are not Partnership Property, and belong to [Insert Owner] respectively.
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Draft a competition clause for a partnership agreeement.
The Outgoing Partner agrees not to establish, join, or be employed by any competing business within the United Kingdom for a period of X years from the date of their Leaving Date.
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Draft a dissolution clause for a partnership agreeement.
No Partner shall be capable of dissolving the Partnership unilaterally by means of a notice. The Partnership shall not automatically dissolve on the death or bankruptcy of any Partner. When a Partner ceases to be a Partner for any reason, or a new Partner is admitted, then unless the continuing Partners otherwise decide in writing, the Partnership shall continue on the terms of this agreement
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Draft an entire agreement clause for a partnership agreeement.
This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties
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Draft a chair and quorum section for a board meeting minutes.
[X] took the chair. It was noted that the quorum necessary for a meeting of the board of directors of the Company was present.
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Draft a 'business of the meeting' clause for a board meeting minutes.
The Chairman reported that the meeting had been called for the purpose of considering and, if thought fit, approving: (i)…. (ii)…. *List the various tasks. For example, appointment of [X] as Chairman*
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Draft a section **declaring an interest** in a board meeting minutes
Each director present declared the nature and extent of his interest in the proposed transactions and other arrangements to be considered at the meeting in accordance with the requirements of section 177 of the Companies Act 2006 (the “Act”) and the Company’s articles of association (the “Articles”), as follows: Name Nature of Interest [X] Not Applicable [X] Interest in [e.g Property
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Draft a section **for a director resignation** in a board meeting minutes
There were produced to the meeting a letter of resignation as director signed by [X] to take effect immediately. IT WAS RESOLVED to accept the same.
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Draft a section **for a director appointment** in a board meeting minutes
IT WAS RESOLVED THAT [X], who has indicated his willingness to act) be and is hereby appointed as [Role] of the Company with immediate effect.
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Draft a section **for a transfer of shares** in a board meeting minutes
There were produced to the meeting duly executed transfers of the subscriber shares as follows: **Transferor** [Name] **Transferee** [Name] **No. Of Shares** [Number] Payment in cash in full satisfaction of the nominal amount of each of these shares was received.   IT WAS RESOLVED that the transfers be and are hereby approved and that the Company Secretary be and is hereby instructed to: * cancel the current share certificates of the transferors; * enter the new shareholders in the register of members; and * issue share certificates in the name of the transferees named above.
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Draft a section **for a change of address** in a board meeting minutes
IT WAS RESOLVED THAT the Company’s registered address is changed to [X] effective as of [Date].
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Draft a section **convening a general meeting** in a board meeting minutes
There was produced to the meeting a notice convening a general meeting of the Company, proposing the following resolution (the ‘Notice’): * Special Resolution: That the name of the Company be changed to [X] IT WAS RESOLVED that the Notice be and is hereby approved and that a copy of the Notice be delivered to the shareholders and the Company’s directors forthwith.
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Draft a section **for a written resolution of the members to be passed** in a board meeting minutes | 3 Sections
**1. Production of Documents** The following documents were tabled by the Chair: * Draft loan agreement * Draft memorandum * Draft written resolution to obtain approval for the loan of [X] to [X] It was resolved that the listed documents are shared with the shareholders to enable the written resolution to be passed. **2. Adjournment** The meeting was adjourned so that the written resolution could be passed. The meeting was reconvened when the Chair reported that the resolutions had been passed and signed by the shareholders. **3. Further Business** IT WAS FURTHER RESOLVED to: Approve the loan agreement for [X] from the Company to [X].
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Draft the first section of **a written resolution of the members to be passed** in a board meeting minutes Provide the 'production of documents' segment.
**1. Production of Documents** The following documents were tabled by the Chair: * Draft loan agreement * Draft memorandum * Draft written resolution to obtain approval for the loan of [X] to [X] It was resolved that the listed documents are shared with the shareholders to enable the written resolution to be passed.
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Draft the first section of **a written resolution of the members to be passed** in a board meeting minutes Provide the 'adjournment' segment.
**2. Adjournment** The meeting was adjourned so that the written resolution could be passed. The meeting was reconvened when the Chair reported that the resolutions had been passed and signed by the shareholders.
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Draft the first section of **a written resolution of the members to be passed** in a board meeting minutes Provide the 'further business' segment.
**3. Further Business** IT WAS FURTHER RESOLVED to: Approve the loan agreement for [X] from the Company to [X].
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Draft a section **for instructing PMMs filings** in a board meeting minutes
IT WAS RESOLVED THAT the following documents will be filed with the Registrar of Companies: *For example….* * TM01 - Terminate an appointment of a director * AP01 - Appointing a director * AD01 - Change a company's registered office address
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Draft a section **for instructing PMMs register updates and minutes** in a board meeting minutes
IT WAS FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of the minutes of this meeting will be filed in the Company’s records and the following registers updated: *For example….* * The register of directors * The register of directors’ residential addresses.
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Draft a section **to conclude** a board meeting minutes
There being no further business, the Chairperson declared the meeting closed. ……………… Chairman ……………… Date
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You are drafting minutes of a **General Meeting.** Provide an example of an **introduction**.
Minutes of [an annual or a general meeting] of [name of company] (Company) held at [location] on [date] at [time].
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You are drafting minutes of a **General Meeting.** Provide an example of a **chair and quorum segment**.
[X] took the chair. It was noted that the quorum necessary was present. There was produced to the meeting a notice (Notice) convening the meeting and, with the consent of all members present, the Notice was taken as read.
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You are drafting minutes of a **General Meeting.** What MUST you include if the meeting was held on short notice?
The chairperson announced that a majority of the members of the Company having the right to attend and vote at the meeting and together holding not less than [95 or 90%] in nominal value of the shares giving that right had consented to the meeting being at short notice.
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You are drafting minutes of a **General Meeting.** How do you report on the resolutions?
The following resolution was proposed and passed [on a show of hands or on a poll] as an [ordinary or special] resolution: Insert Text of Resolution … repeat for each resolution
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You are drafting minutes of a **General Meeting.** How do you close the minutes?
There being no further business, the Chairperson declared the meeting closed. ……………… Chairman ……………… Date
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You are drafting board meeting minutes and are noting down the forms than need filing at Companies House. What form if the company has **changed address**?
AD01
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You are drafting board meeting minutes and are noting down the forms than need filing at Companies House. What form if the company has **appointed a director**?
AP01
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You are drafting board meeting minutes and are noting down the forms than need filing at Companies House. What form if the company has **appointed a secretary**?
AP03
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You are drafting board meeting minutes and are noting down the forms than need filing at Companies House. What form if the company has **accepted the resignation of a director**?
TM01
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You are drafting board meeting minutes and are noting down the forms than need filing at Companies House. What form if the company has **accepted the resignation of a secretary?**
TM02
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You are drafting board meeting minutes and are noting down the forms than need filing at Companies House. What form if, following a share transfer, there is an ** individual person** holding more than 25% of the shares?
PSC01 New Individual PSC
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You are drafting board meeting minutes and are noting down the forms than need filing at Companies House. What form if, following a share transfer, there is a **corporation** holds more than 25% of the shares?
PSC02
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You are drafting board meeting minutes and are noting down the forms than need filing at Companies House. What form if either a corporation or individual **stops being a PSC?**
PSC07
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You are drafting board meeting minutes and are noting down the forms than need filing at Companies House. What form do you for an **allotment of shares?**
SH01
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You are drafting board meeting minutes and are noting down the forms than need filing at Companies House. What form do you for a **buy back of shares?**
SH03
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You are drafting board meeting minutes and are noting down the forms than need filing at Companies House. What form do you for a **cancellation of shares?**
SH06

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