The duties and responsibilities of being a Director are onerous and incredibly wide-ranging. Even if you manage to delegate them, the liabilities still remain with you. Do you know what they are?

Typical questions

• What is the role of the board?
• What is the role of the board and its committees?
• What is the role of a Company Secretary?
• What items should be included in a Directors’ Service Agreement?
• What are the duties and responsibilities of a director?
• What controls are attached to directors' powers?
• What are the key differences between directors and managers?
• Do you hold a job description for a managing director/CEO?
• What role does the chairman take in the boardroom?
• What are main functions of a non-executive director?

For answers to these questions and others please log in to the Directors' Information Gateway (DIG) with your IoD membership number and password, or contact us for further assistance.

You can also receive free and independent advice on the various issues you face as a company director by contacting:

• Directors' Law Express, for a quick answer to a query regarding your legal obligations and liabilities
• Directors' Advisory Service, an appointment based service, for more in-depth discussions on a broad spectrum of issues, ranging from your terms of employment, duties and responsibilities to career advice