Deed of Access and Indemnity (For Company Secretary)
This Deed can be used to grant a company secretary the access to company documents and indemnities required to do their job effectively and without risk of personal liability.
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Last updated January 14, 2025
Under 20 minutes
Suitable for Australia
Written by
Edwin Montoya Zorrilla
Reviewed by
Damin Murdock
Document Overview
A Deed of Access and Indemnity is an essential tool for companies to ensure that their secretaries have the power and security to do their job well. It is important to review this document to ensure that it is compatible with the company constitution and the needs of each particular company and board.
What does the Deed of Access and Indemnity cover?
- Scope of indemnities
- Permissible monetary claims and advances
- Access to documents
- General provisions
The Legal Risk Score of a Deed of Access and Indemnity (For Company Secretary) Template
Our legal team have marked this document as medium risk considering:
- The document has specific requirements to be validly signed as a deed.
- The document imposes liability on the company that must be carefully managed.
- The document provides a lot of powers to the secretary that must be managed if their tenure becomes contested or comes to an end.
Deed of Access and Indemnity (For Company Secretary) Checklist
Complete your free Deed of Access and Indemnity (For Company Secretary) with our checklist
Verify Signatory Authority
Ensure that the person signing the agreement on behalf of the company is an authorised representative to legally bind the company.
Review and Confirm Terms
Double-check the terms, especially the duties, remuneration, and holiday entitlements, to ensure they align with both parties' expectations and legal standards.
Secure Copies
After execution, make sure both parties receive a copy of the signed agreement for their records to refer back to in case of disputes or clarifications.
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