Reading and Understanding Memorandum and Articles of Association

Delegates will be provided with sample articles from fictional companies in advance, which will form the basis for hands-on, guided analysis during the session. The aim is to build a solid understanding of how articles affect company operations and governance, and what managing agents need to do to ensure ongoing compliance.

• Reviewing, understanding and implementing the memorandum and articles of association of a company.
• Amending the articles of association
• Using and understanding the articles to determine who can be members of the company
• Using and understanding the articles to determine who can be officers of the company and what powers they have, including having the correct number of directors
• Appointment and resignation of directors
• Understanding the provisions in relation to meetings of the company, eg AGMs and GMs, including: How meetings are called, what notice has to be given (and how), quorum to transact business lawfully, voting at meetings, minutes and proxies

Delegates will receive articles for fictional companies in advance of the course.

• Managing agents working on behalf of RMCs and RTM companies
• Staff involved in company secretarial or governance support roles
• Anyone seeking a clearer understanding of how company articles impact the day-to-day management of residential blocks

Online: One half-day session (3 hours) 

General Level:

Beginner / Intermediate / Refresher

TPI Qualification Mapping:

 
The contents of the course are not specific to any learning outcomes in the Qualification levels, but would be useful to anyone on either the level 3 or level 4 pathway.