Writing Board Resolutions and Company Secretarial Documents
Boards and committees rely on precise documents such as resolutions, notices and registers, yet these are often drafted inconsistently and later cause confusion or disputes. This course teaches company secretaries and governance staff across Africa to draft clear, accurate secretarial documents that stand up to scrutiny. Delegates practise writing resolutions, notices of meeting and supporting records that reflect decisions correctly.
What you will be able to do
Draft board and committee resolutions that state decisions precisely.
Prepare notices of meeting and agendas that meet good practice.
Record attendance, quorum and voting outcomes accurately.
Use consistent, formal language suited to governance documents.
Maintain registers and supporting records in an orderly way.
Check documents for accuracy, consistency and completeness.
Course outline
01The Role of Secretarial Documents in Governance
02Drafting Clear Resolutions
03Notices of Meeting and Agendas
04Recording Quorum, Attendance and Voting
05Formal Language and Consistency
06Maintaining Registers and Records
07Accuracy and Version Control
08Common Drafting Errors to Avoid
Who should attend
This course is designed for company secretaries, governance officers, board administrators and assistants who prepare or maintain board and committee documentation.
Dates, venues and fees
Dates
Venue
Days
Fee
Calendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026
Mozambique
3
US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026
Cairo
3
US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026
Accra
3
US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026
Lusaka
3
US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026
Kigali
3
US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026
Nairobi
3
US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026
Durban
3
R13,000
5 to 7 Oct 2026
Johannesburg
3
R13,000
19 to 21 Oct 2026
Mauritius
3
US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026
Dubai
3
US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026
Lagos
3
US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026
Harare
3
US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026
Kampala
3
US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026
Dar es Salaam
3
US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026
Pretoria
3
R13,000
7 to 9 Dec 2026
Cape Town
3
R13,000
21 to 23 Dec 2026
Online
3
US$900
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.
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