The Company Secretary is often considered the backbone of a company. It ensures its efficient administration and it complies with statutory and regulatory requirements. This role is not only about taking care of mundane administrative tasks but also involves strategic responsibilities that contribute significantly to a company’s success.
In an RMC or RTM, the Company Secretary plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the interests of all stakeholders, including leaseholders, directors, and external regulators. They act as a bridge between the board of directors and shareholders, ensuring transparency and accountability in the company’s operations.
The duties and responsibilities of a Company Secretary are dictated by law. Anyone in the position is required to act honestly, in good faith, and in the best interests of the company. They must avoid conflicts of interest and exercise care, skill, and diligence in their role.
They also bear fiduciary responsibilities. This means they must act in a way that benefits the company and its shareholders, not their personal interests. This can be a complex area of responsibility, particularly in an RMC or RTM, where they may be dealing with their own neighbours.
The role encompasses a wide range of functions. This includes maintaining statutory books and filing annual returns to liaising with external regulators and advisers. Here are some typical duties a the position may involve:
The complexity of many functions is dependable on the size of the organisation. It also depends on whether the role is performed internally or is outsourced.
When a leasehold managing agent assumes the role of the Company Secretary for an RMC or RTM company, the duties extend beyond the typical administrative tasks. They include:
In essence, a leasehold managing agent who is acting as a Company Secretary provides peace of mind to the RMC Directors and shareholders. They ensure that qualified professionals handle the company’s legal obligations.
Strangford Management Ltd act as Company Secretary or undertake the duties of one for the vast majority of our clients. We provide professionalism and peace of mind for Directors and Shareholders.
Contact us today at office@strangfordmanagement.com. We are happy to offer you further information on our company secretarial role and our how we incorporate it into our wider management service and all for a single all inclusive fee.
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