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Retirement by Rotation (S.152)

Directors liable to retire by rotation at AGM: reappointment or replacement process

4 steps~65 days start to finishfiles DIR-12
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The steps, in order

1

Identify Retiring Directors

1/3rd of directors liable to retire by rotation retire at each AGM. Identify who retires this year (longest since last appointment).

within 7 days
  • Retiring directors identified
  • Rotation schedule verified
2

Seek Willingness to Continue

Obtain consent from retiring directors on whether they wish to be reappointed.

within 7 days · document made for you
3

Pass Ordinary Resolution at AGM

Place reappointment on AGM agenda. Members pass Ordinary Resolution.

within 21 days
4

File DIR-12 (if not reappointed)

If retiring director is not reappointed, file DIR-12 for cessation within 30 days.

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

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