The following provisions in the rules ensure the correct recording of the names of directors who are present through video conferencing.
Meeting through video conferencing rules. Designate someone ahead of time to take notes and vet. If any party is required to attend before the Duty Registrar video conferencing will be the default option for counsel unless otherwise directed. MODALITIES OF HOLDING OF BOARD MEETINGS THROUGH VIDEO CONFERENCING Rule 3 of the Companies Meetings of Board and its powers Rules 2014 deals with the procedure for convening and conducting the Board meetings through video conferencing or other audio visual means.
As stated in Section 1732 of Companies Act 2013 read with Rule 3 of the Companies Meetings of Board and its Powers Rules 2014 The participation of directors in a meeting of the Board may be either in person or through video conferencing or other audio visual means as may be prescribed which are capable of recording and recognizing the participation of the directors and of recording and storing the proceedings of such meetings. Hearings by video conferencing before the Duty Registrar A. B The Chairperson shall ensure that the required quorum is present throughout the meeting.
I Rule 34 of the Companies Meetings of Board and its Powers Rules 2014 provides that at commencement of the meeting a roll call shall be taken by the chairperson when every director participating through video conferencing or other audio visual means. It provides that a meeting on the restricted items specified in Rule 4 including certain items such as approval financials and boards report etc. The visibility of subtleties like facial expressions and body language are crucial to quality video conferencing.
Learning all students names in each location consider having students put up name cards for the first few classes. Just make sure things work on the technical side. Which require an immediate consideration in the present time can be held through video-conferencing till the period ending on 31st December 2020 and shall not require mandatory physical quorum as per the MCA notification dated 28th Sepetemer 2020.
- A director participating in a meeting through video conferencing or other audio visual means shall be counted for the purpose of quorum unless he is to be excluded for any items of business under any provisions of the Act or the rules. Asking the remote location as well as your classroom if anyone has questions eg. Attendance before Duty Registrar during office hours 32.
Persons during a video conferencing should assume from the time the video conference is activated until the same is disconnected that microphones are live. This mode gained notable popularity through the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs took steps to bring the provisions up to speed. You dont have to go through everything.