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Bank Issues New Guidelines for Board Activities and Shariah Control

In a move to enhance corporate governance and transparency, [Bank Name] has issued new guidelines regulating the activities of its board members and Shariah control board.

Enhancing Corporate Governance

According to the guidelines, the bank’s board members are required to:

  • Organize meetings with the consent of the chairman of the board
  • Ensure that meeting minutes are signed
  • Follow up on the execution of resolutions carried out
  • Receive reports from related committees and submit them to the board for review
  • Comply with all legal requirements regarding board affairs

Shariah Control Board Responsibilities

The bank’s Shariah control board, responsible for ensuring compliance with Islamic Shariah principles, has been given specific duties and responsibilities under the new guidelines. These include:

  • Monitoring the bank’s operations and activities to ensure compliance with Shariah principles
  • Reviewing contracts, transactions, agreements, and investment policies
  • Maintaining records of general assembly meetings
  • Providing guidance to employees on Islamic Shariah principles and its teachings

Organizing Shareholder Meetings

The guidelines also outline the procedures for organizing shareholder meetings, including:

  • Sending invitations to shareholders, CBI, and the Companies’ Registrar
  • Mandatory attendance of board members, executive management, and external auditors
  • Ensuring proper notice is given to all stakeholders

Key Highlights

  • Board members must organize meetings with chairman’s consent
  • Meeting minutes must be signed and followed up on
  • Legal requirements regarding board affairs must be complied with
  • Shariah Board must monitor bank operations for compliance with Shariah principles
  • Shariah Board has specific duties and responsibilities, including reviewing contracts and investment policies
  • Shareholder meetings must be organized with proper notice and attendance of key stakeholders

Contact Information

For more information on the new guidelines, please contact [Bank Name] at [phone number] or [email address].