Dear Seniors,
I have been asked to write a special appointment letter for the brother of a politically important person, to give us some leverage as a company. This person will receive a salary of One lakh and hold the designation of Director, Development. However, he will never come to the office or perform any work. His appointment letter must appear impressive, but it should not contain any regulations.
I began editing our standard format, but I had to eliminate 80% of it, and now it no longer looks impressive. I am seeking a format or some guidance on how to proceed.
Thank you.
Sadi.
From Bangladesh
I have been asked to write a special appointment letter for the brother of a politically important person, to give us some leverage as a company. This person will receive a salary of One lakh and hold the designation of Director, Development. However, he will never come to the office or perform any work. His appointment letter must appear impressive, but it should not contain any regulations.
I began editing our standard format, but I had to eliminate 80% of it, and now it no longer looks impressive. I am seeking a format or some guidance on how to proceed.
Thank you.
Sadi.
From Bangladesh
Dear Sadi,
I appreciate your effort and interest in improving yourself. It doesn't matter for whom we issue a letter; what matters is how standard our communications are. Your effort cannot be overshadowed by the halo of reasons but by purpose. Please use official language rather than business jargon, such as "bottom-line" and "agility."
The terms need to be published with clear details, including steps on non-adherence, such as guidelines for internal trading or data security. You can read various formats in this community and then research the best for your firm.
Trust this helps!
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
I appreciate your effort and interest in improving yourself. It doesn't matter for whom we issue a letter; what matters is how standard our communications are. Your effort cannot be overshadowed by the halo of reasons but by purpose. Please use official language rather than business jargon, such as "bottom-line" and "agility."
The terms need to be published with clear details, including steps on non-adherence, such as guidelines for internal trading or data security. You can read various formats in this community and then research the best for your firm.
Trust this helps!
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
Hi Sadi,
The tips by (Cite Contribution) 1979 are good. It seems to me that the designation to be given to this person is that of "Non-Executive Director". If you Google Terms of Engagement for Non-executive directors, you will get a lot of good information. If you email me at harsh@hi-fly.org, I can send you an example letter.
Regards
From United Kingdom, Barrow
The tips by (Cite Contribution) 1979 are good. It seems to me that the designation to be given to this person is that of "Non-Executive Director". If you Google Terms of Engagement for Non-executive directors, you will get a lot of good information. If you email me at harsh@hi-fly.org, I can send you an example letter.
Regards
From United Kingdom, Barrow
Hi,
Kindly find the below link for different appointment letter formats - for employee, consultant and freelancers
Appointment Letter « hrmexpress
Let me know if further assistance required
From India, Mumbai
Kindly find the below link for different appointment letter formats - for employee, consultant and freelancers
Appointment Letter « hrmexpress
Let me know if further assistance required
From India, Mumbai
Actually, for such an appointment and for the purpose you are doing it, just make a normal appointment letter that you would make for any employee at the director level. It does not matter what the terms say about attendance, etc. He knows you can't take action against him or deny his pay. So what you write does not matter.
Keeping the normal wording for the letter would ensure that it does not look any different from a normal employment, which may be important in any investigation by the authorities.
Keeping a designation of "Non-Executive Director" as suggested by Harsh makes a lot of sense.
From India, Mumbai
Keeping the normal wording for the letter would ensure that it does not look any different from a normal employment, which may be important in any investigation by the authorities.
Keeping a designation of "Non-Executive Director" as suggested by Harsh makes a lot of sense.
From India, Mumbai
Hi Sadi,
I see the issue from a totally different angle. Ours is a professional forum meant to address professional queries and support best practices. Issuing a 'special' appointment letter to someone for the wrong reasons may not be in the best interest of the nation or the people. Perhaps there are certain short-term benefits attached to the plan, but in the long run, the industry, business, and professional education will take a beating.
Thanks,
Robin Thomas
From India, Kochi
I see the issue from a totally different angle. Ours is a professional forum meant to address professional queries and support best practices. Issuing a 'special' appointment letter to someone for the wrong reasons may not be in the best interest of the nation or the people. Perhaps there are certain short-term benefits attached to the plan, but in the long run, the industry, business, and professional education will take a beating.
Thanks,
Robin Thomas
From India, Kochi
You just need to address him and inform him that he has been appointed as a consultant and designated as Director (Development) on a consolidated consultation fee of one lakh per month for a period of one year. This appointment can be extended from time to time based on mutual terms and conditions. He should abide by all the terms and decisions taken by management regarding his consultancy services from time to time. This is a proper and risk-free arrangement.
From India, Hyderabad
From India, Hyderabad
Dear Sadi,
For a company registered under the Companies Act 1956, the appointment of a director takes place by a Board Resolution prepared by the Company Secretary of the company. Therefore, an appointment letter can be skipped with that of a board resolution.
Hope it will help.
Regards,
Saurabh Shyamsukha
HR Manager
RDB Regent Retail Ltd.
From India, Calcutta
For a company registered under the Companies Act 1956, the appointment of a director takes place by a Board Resolution prepared by the Company Secretary of the company. Therefore, an appointment letter can be skipped with that of a board resolution.
Hope it will help.
Regards,
Saurabh Shyamsukha
HR Manager
RDB Regent Retail Ltd.
From India, Calcutta
It is not a big issue. You will have to adhere to the routine appointment letter. Ensure that the wording for his position should be "Non-Executive Director". However, you should also include the severance clause to avoid litigations at a later date.
What your company is looking for is a short-term benefit and should not turn into a Frankenstein monster.
From India, Madras
What your company is looking for is a short-term benefit and should not turn into a Frankenstein monster.
From India, Madras
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