Consent to Act as Secretary

A Consent to Act as Secretary is a written consent which should be given by any person who is going to be acting as the secretary of a company. Due to the significant responsibilities a company secretary bears, it is important that they provide a written record of their consent to act as such.

Acting as a company secretary without having given the required permission is in breach of section 204C of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).

Use this Consent to Act as Secretary if:

• Your company is intending to appoint a secretary
• You have been asked to act as company secretary

What does the Consent to Act as Secretary cover?

A Consent to Act as Secretary provides a written record that a secretary has given their consent to:

• Maintain company records;
• Arrange meetings for members and meeting agendas;
• Take minutes of member meetings;
• Be in charge of reporting company changes to ASIC;
• Ensure that legal obligations of the company are met.

Other names for a Consent to Act as Secretary include:

• Consent to be a secretary
• Consent to act as a company officeholder
• Consent to act as a director and secretary

Other documents you may need:

• Consent to Act as a Director
• Consent to Act as an Officeholder