Non-Executive Director Appointment Letter

This document can be used to appoint a non-executive director. A non-executive director does not sit on the board of a company but instead acts as an independent director who can provide oversight at the company. The role is typically associate with good corporate governance practice.

This document acts not only as a letter to appoint the non-executive government, but also a services contract which sets out the terms of their appointment. It can be amended to reflect issues such as:

• fees and how often they shall be paid;
• term of appointment;
• commitment to the company;
• expenses that can be claimed; and
• how confidential information should be handled.

This document does not constitute a contract of employment between the company and the non-executive director but rather acts as a special kind of a service agreement.

How this document should be used

The document should first be signed by the Chief Executive Officer of the company. Then it should be sent or presented to the person to be appointed as a non-executive director. They should then read, sign and date the document in the presence of a witness who should also sign the document and provide the details required in the signature block. Thereafter copies should be given to both parties.

Any Applicable Law

Companies Act 2006

The United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation

The Data Protection Act 2018

Help from a lawyer

You can choose to consult a lawyer if you need help.

The lawyer can answer your questions or help you through the process. You will be offered this option when you complete the document.

How to modify the template

You fill out a form. The document is created before your eyes as you respond to the questions.

At the end, you receive it in Word and PDF formats. You can modify it and reuse it.