The company secretary is required to provide the directors, collectively and individually, with detailed guidance on their duties, responsibilities and powers. Directors have unrestricted access to the advice and services of the company secretary, who plays an active role in the corporate governance process.

The company secretary assists in determining the annual board plan and board agenda, and in formulating governance and board-related matters. The company secretary is closely involved in the induction and orientation of new directors. The company secretary also acts as secretary for the committees of the board.

A key focus of the company secretary in the new financial year will be to ensure compliance with the new Companies Act that took effect on 1 May 2011.