The company secretary

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This subtopic gives practical guidance on the requirements of the Companies Act 2014 (Ireland) (CA 2014 (IRL), and other regulations in relation to the appointment, retirement, resignation and removal of a company secretary. Content within this subtopic also summarises the role, responsibilities and liabilities of a company secretary.

Appointment, retirement, resignation or removal of a company secretary

All companies must have a company secretary under CA 2014 (IRL), who must have the requisite knowledge and experience to be the company secretary and have certain specified qualifications.

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