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Appointment of CEO

Appoint CEO: Board resolution + member approval if CEO is also MD/WTD

5 steps~157 days start to finishfiles DIR-12files MR-1files MGT-14
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The steps, in order

1

Pass Board Resolution

Board approves CEO appointment. If CEO is also MD/WTD, member approval required.

within 7 days · document made for you
2

Obtain Member Approval (if MD/WTD)

Pass Ordinary/Special Resolution at GM if CEO is also serving as MD or WTD.

within 30 days
3

File DIR-12 with ROC

File Form DIR-12 within 30 days.

within 30 days · files DIR-12 · document made for you
4

File MR-1 with ROC

File MR-1 for KMP appointment.

within 60 days · files MR-1 · document made for you
5

File MGT-14 (if member approval)

File MGT-14 if Special Resolution was passed for CEO appointment.

within 30 days · files MGT-14

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