Corporate Governance · glossary

Duty not to accept benefits from third parties (section 176)

A director must not accept a benefit from anyone but the company if it is given because she is a director. Gifts, fees and jobs for relatives all count, but ordinary hospitality that could not cause a conflict does not. She declines and tells the company secretary. Charter §5.6 · Chapter 3

Explained in Chapter 3, The Seven Duties, of Corporate Governance.

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