TY - BOOK AU - Stewart,Benedict AU - Watts,Peter TI - Directors and managers law made easy SN - 0994134304 AV - KUQ956.3 .S74 2016 U1 - 346.06642 23 PY - 2016///] CY - [Auckland, New Zealand] PB - MyLawGuide LP KW - New Zealand KW - Companies Act 1993 KW - Corporate governance KW - Law and legislation KW - Directors of corporations KW - Legal status, laws, etc KW - Corporation law N1 - Distributed by LexisNexis; Includes bibliographical references; What is directors and managers law? --; Who is a director? --; What is a board of directors? --; Directors' duties --; Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 Delegation --; Company authority --; Formal meetings --; Appointment to office --; Statutory remedies for breach N2 - "Directors and Managers Law Made Easy helps you stay ahead of your legal obligations. It provides up-to-date commentary in plain English, covering real-world situations, written specifically for the New Zealand market. Its accessible style does not compromise on conveying the substance of the law. Giving directors a sound knowledge of the basics of the relevant law will provide more time to focus on directing and managing the business. All the big issues facing directors are covered. This includes the directors’ duties found in the Companies Act 1993, and the newly updated health and safety legislation. It also covers directors’ powers when delegating to employees, signing documents and holding meetings. The book focuses on practical advice and analysis. Simple steps go a long way to limiting exposure, avoiding penalties and increasing business efficiency." --Publisher's website ER -