Accidental Company Secretary®

This activity is presented by the Governance Institute of Australia.

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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 Outcomes  

Upon satisfactory completion of this activity you will be able to:  

• 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.