Role Of The CS

Question 1

Role and notes of the CS

Answer 1

Under s271 all listed companies should have access to a CS
And s273 states that a CS should be qualified
Provision 16 of the code states that all directors should have access to a CS

There are four core role of the CS
1. Communication
2. Regulatory compliance
3. Board Secretary
4. Governance

Question 2

Role of the CS

Answer 2

1. Governance
   Board related
2. Communication
   Shareholders, NEDs, boards, Management
3. Compliance
   Insider information, share dealings, Act, Codes, duties
4. Advisory
   Good practice, duties, commitments to the codes and regulations