BCL – L1 – SA – Q83 – Company Directors

Effect of a director’s absence from board meetings.

Question

When a director voluntarily remains absent from the three consecutive meetings of the Board of Directors, and

A He became liable to be punished with @ GH$500 for every default

B He is disqualified for becoming a director of any company

C His office falls vacant.

D None of the above

Answer

Explanation:
The correct answer is C because, under corporate law, a director who misses three consecutive board meetings without leave may have their office declared vacant, depending on the company’s articles. Options A and B are not standard consequences, and D is incorrect as C applies.

Tags: Company Law, Director Absence, Vacancy
Level: Level 1

Topic: Company directors and other officers

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