Good corporate governance in Australia is all about setting up rules, practices, and processes to guide how a company is run and managed. It focuses on being open, responsible, and honest in decision-making to protect the interests of everyone involved, including shareholders, employees, and the wider community. Important aspects of good governance include having a strong and effective board of directors, clearly defining roles and responsibilities, managing risks, and following laws and ethical guidelines. 

Tadpole Bio’s Corporate Governance services include:

2.A Company secretarial

Tadpole Bio will appoint a company secretary who can assist you with maintaining a compliant operation of the company. The appointed company secretary will be assisting the company with:

1. Ensuring Compliance: Ensuring the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements, including corporate laws and governance codes. 
   
2. Board Meeting Management: Organizing and coordinating board meetings, including preparing agendas, distributing board materials, taking minutes, and ensuring that decisions are documented and followed up on.
   
3. Maintaining Statutory Records: Keeping statutory registers and records up to date, such as the register of members, directors, and company charges. This includes maintaining accurate records of shareholder transactions and director appointments and resignations.
   
4. Filing and Reporting: Handling all necessary filings with regulatory authorities, such as filing annual returns, changes in directors or officers, and other statutory filings with bodies like ASIC.
   
5. Advisory Role: Advising the board of directors on their legal obligations, duties, and responsibilities. Providing guidance on best practices in corporate governance.
   
6. Shareholder Communication: Managing communications with shareholders, including sending notices of meetings, distributing annual reports, and facilitating proxy voting at general meetings.
   
7. Records Management: Safeguarding important company documents and ensuring secure and organized storage of minutes, resolutions, and legal agreements.
   
8. Confidentiality and Integrity: Ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive company information and maintaining the integrity of the company’s governance framework.