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With reference to company meetings, explain the following terms:(i) Point of order (ii) Statutory Meeting (iii) Proxy (iv) Agenda |
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Answer» Point of Order: A point of order is a question regarding the procedure of a meeting. Any number can raise a point of order to draw the attention of the chairman to some irregularity in the procedure of the meeting. Statutory Meeting: According to Section 165, every public company limited by shares or limited by guarantee and having a share capital must hold a statutory meeting within a month but not more than six months from the date on which the company is entitled to commence business. The purpose of statutory meeting is to enable the members to get acquainted with the affairs of the company. Proxy: Proxy is a representative of a member who is unable or unwilling to attend the meeting in person. Unless the articles provide otherwise, a member of a company not having share capital cannot appoint a proxy. The proxy cannot speak at the general meeting, nor can he cast a vote unless there is a poll. There are two types of proxies i.e., special proxy and general proxy. A proxy may be revoked at any time. Agenda: Agenda refers to the various items of business to be transacted at the meeting. It is in the form of a statement specifying the order in which the various matters are to dealt with. The secretary is in charge of the Agenda and he prepares the agenda in consultation with the chairman of the board of directors. The preparation of agenda in advance of the meeting helps in the systematic conduct of the meeting. Agenda may be drafted on a loose sheet of paper or there may be a special ‘Agenda Book’. |
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