Corporate Accountability Special Assessment
Instructions for Students - Individually write an essay on the following topic:
Describe the legislative framework as it applies to company secretarial practice and the rules of company meetings. Discuss the role of the company secretary in the organisation and administration of member and director meetings and the AGM.
In this discussion, pay particular attention to Section 249D of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), which has been amended in the past few years to make it more difficult for shareholders to force directors to hold a general meeting of a company. Discuss this development, bearing in mind the principles of the legitimacy of the corporate form, in particular shareholder democracy, fairness, and responsibility to stakeholders.
Include in your discussion comparisons between legislation and the requirements of the ASX listing rules with respect to company meetings and corporate secretarial practice,and whether there is any reason for them to be different.
Your essay should include a thorough and critical analysis of the academic literature in governance and applied corporate law. The analysis should be academic and based on a minimum of 6 academic, peer-reviewed journal articles. You are encouraged to include additional information obtained from credible sources (e.g., additional articles, textbook, chapters, practitioner articles, organisation reports, etc.). You should also include relevant examples from industry and organisations where appropriate.
Write in a clear, professional and engaging manner as appropriate for a postgraduate student.
Your essay should be formatted appropriately and professionally. Ensure that it is written using correct grammar, spelling, and transitions. Include a separate introduction and conclusion. Include headings and a table of contents if appropriate. Include the page number in the footer of the assignment. It should be typed using 12-point standard font. Use 1.5 or double spacing, and 2.54cm (1 inch) margins on all sides.