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Role of the board and secretary
The board of directors is responsible for managing the company. A board may appoint a managing director who is appointed to oversee the day to day operations of the company, and such managing director is able to exercise powers delegated by the board.
The role of the company secretary is generally to perform an administrative role and their primary duties are to ensure the company fulfils its reporting requirements.
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