All the directors
One-half of the directors
Two-third of the director
Three-fourth of the directors
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
The correct answer is: A. All the directors.
The Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006) requires that all the directors of a public company must be appointed by the company in general meeting, unless the articles provide otherwise. This means that the
shareholders of a public company have the right to vote on who should be appointed as directors of the company.The CA 2006 also sets out certain requirements for the appointment of directors. For example, directors must be at least 18 years old and must not be disqualified from being a director.
If a public company fails to appoint directors in accordance with the CA 2006, the company and its officers may be liable to a
fine.Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Option A: All the directors. This is the correct answer.
- Option B: One-half of the directors. This is incorrect. The CA 2006 requires that all the directors of a public company must be appointed by the company in general meeting.
- Option C: Two-third of the directors. This is incorrect. The CA 2006 requires that all the directors of a public company must be appointed by the company in general meeting.
- Option D: Three-fourth of the directors. This is incorrect. The CA 2006 requires that all the directors of a public company must be appointed by the company in general meeting.