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Director Fee Agreement
"I need a Director Fee Agreement for appointing an independent director to our listed technology company's board starting March 1, 2025, including additional compensation for serving as Audit Committee chair and incorporating SEBI compliance requirements."
1. Parties: Identification of the Company and the Director, including their registered addresses and registration details
2. Background: Brief context about the director's appointment and the purpose of the agreement
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement including 'Board', 'Companies Act', 'Confidential Information', 'Services', etc.
4. Appointment and Term: Details of the director's appointment, position type (executive/non-executive), and duration of appointment
5. Duties and Responsibilities: Comprehensive listing of director's duties under Companies Act and company requirements
6. Remuneration Structure: Detailed breakdown of fees, including sitting fees, commission, and other compensation components
7. Payment Terms: Timing and method of fee payments, including tax considerations and TDS
8. Compliance and Governance: Director's obligations regarding statutory compliance and corporate governance requirements
9. Confidentiality: Provisions regarding confidential information handling and non-disclosure obligations
10. Termination: Conditions and process for termination of the agreement
11. General Provisions: Standard clauses including notices, governing law, and dispute resolution
1. Performance Metrics: Specific performance criteria for variable compensation, used when fee includes performance-linked components
2. Additional Benefits: Details of any additional benefits like insurance, club memberships etc., included when offering beyond basic fee structure
3. Stock Options: Terms of any stock option grants, required when equity compensation is part of the package
4. Committee Responsibilities: Additional fees and duties for committee positions, included when director serves on board committees
5. Non-Compete: Restrictions on competing activities, typically included for executive directors
6. Indemnification: Specific indemnification provisions beyond standard liability coverage
7. International Travel: Special provisions for international travel and related compensation, included for companies with global operations
1. Schedule A - Fee Structure: Detailed breakdown of all compensation components including basic fees, sitting fees, and commission calculations
2. Schedule B - Board and Committee Meetings: Details of expected board and committee meeting attendance requirements and related compensation
3. Schedule C - Expense Policy: Policy regarding reimbursement of expenses incurred in role performance
4. Schedule D - Code of Conduct: Company's code of conduct and ethics applicable to directors
5. Appendix 1 - Statutory Declarations: Required declarations under Companies Act 2013 regarding eligibility and independence
6. Appendix 2 - Compliance Forms: Standard forms for ongoing compliance reporting by directors
Authors
Agreement
Applicable Law
Board
Board Meeting
Committee
Company
Confidential Information
Director
Financial Year
Independent Director
Key Managerial Personnel
Material Interest
Notice
Parties
Related Party
Remuneration
SEBI
Services
Sitting Fees
Stock Exchange
Subsidiary
Term
Territory
Working Day
Annual General Meeting
Articles of Association
Commission
Compliance Officer
Corporate Governance Code
Digital Signature
Intellectual Property Rights
Performance Criteria
Professional Fees
Conflict of Interest
Memorandum of Association
Non-Executive Director
Board Resolution
Statutory Duties
Term and Duration
Remuneration
Duties and Responsibilities
Board Meetings
Committee Participation
Compliance
Confidentiality
Non-Competition
Intellectual Property
Conflict of Interest
Performance Evaluation
Termination
Indemnification
Insurance
Expenses
Notice
Governing Law
Dispute Resolution
Force Majeure
Assignment
Severability
Amendment
Entire Agreement
Representation and Warranties
Statutory Compliance
Corporate Governance
Ethics and Code of Conduct
Data Protection
Relationship of Parties
Financial Services
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Healthcare
Real Estate
Retail
Energy
Telecommunications
Consumer Goods
Professional Services
Education
Infrastructure
Media and Entertainment
Pharmaceuticals
Automotive
Legal
Corporate Secretarial
Board of Directors
Human Resources
Finance
Compliance
Corporate Governance
Risk Management
Internal Audit
Compensation & Benefits
Board Director
Independent Director
Executive Director
Non-Executive Director
Company Secretary
Chief Legal Officer
Head of Compliance
Corporate Governance Officer
Chief Financial Officer
HR Director
Board Chairman
Managing Director
Nomination Committee Member
Remuneration Committee Member
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