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Fill out the templateThis 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 as a services contract which sets out the terms of their appointment. It can be amended to reflect issues such as:
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.
Under UK law, anyone over the age of 16 can become a director of a company. Nonetheless, it is best practice to appoint a person who is at least 18 years of age, which is the minimum age to enter into a contract. The witness can be any person who is at least 18 years of age and not a relative of the director being appointed.
Upon the appointment of the non-executive director, the AP-01 form should be filled and filed with the Companies House. This form can be filled and submitted online on the webfiling website or posted to the Companies House address.
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Other names for the document:
Director Appointment Letter - 1 Copy, Non Executive Director Agreement, Letter to Appoint a Non-Executive Director, Letter to Appoint a New Non-Executive Director, Letter of Non-Executive Directorship Appointment
Country: United Kingdom