Minutes – Appointment of Additional Director by a Sole Director

What are minutes for the appointment of an additional director by a sole director and when should you use it?

The company constitution (or articles) generally allows for appointment of a director either by a board resolution or by an ordinary resolution of the shareholders.

Even where the company has a sole director it is considered best practice for a sole director to record their decisions.

Sole directors usually record their decisions as resolutions in writing.

This template can be used by sole directors to record the appointment of additional director and so keep a written record of company business.

Sole directors should always check the company’s constitution for any specific requirements in relation to the appointment of directors, minutes and written resolutions of directors.

This template should be used in conjunction with our resolution of sole director template

For appointment by shareholder resolution, you should use one of our alternative available templates.

Note that a person must consent to be appointed as a director before the appointment takes effect.

Our consent to act template can be used for that purpose.

The company must file a B10 form with the CRO within 14 days advising them of the appointment of a new director.

To find out more about the process to appoint a director, check out our useful guide.

You should also check out our guide on board minutes to help you better understand how your Minutes should be drafted.