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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

  1. 01The Role of Secretarial Documents in Governance
  2. 02Drafting Clear Resolutions
  3. 03Notices of Meeting and Agendas
  4. 04Recording Quorum, Attendance and Voting
  5. 05Formal Language and Consistency
  6. 06Maintaining Registers and Records
  7. 07Accuracy and Version Control
  8. 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

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Cairo3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Accra3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Kigali3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Durban3R13,000
5 to 7 Oct 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
19 to 21 Oct 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Dubai3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Lagos3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Harare3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Kampala3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Pretoria3R13,000
7 to 9 Dec 2026Cape Town3R13,000
21 to 23 Dec 2026Online3US$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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