Board Resolution Appointing an Auditor

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BOARD RESOLUTION APPOINTING AN AUDITOR

**DATE:** {{date}}

**Ref:** BR/AUDIT/{{year}}/{{resolution_number}}

WHEREAS

The Board of Directors of {{company_name}} (hereinafter referred to as 'the Company') convened a meeting on {{meeting_date}} at {{meeting_time}} at its registered office located at {{company_address}}.

The purpose of this meeting was to consider and approve the appointment of an external auditor for the financial year ending {{financial_year_end_date}}.

In accordance with the Company's Articles of Association and relevant corporate legislation, it is necessary to appoint a qualified auditor for the upcoming financial period.

IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT

1. **Appointment of Auditor:** Subject to the Companies Act [mention relevant Companies Act/Ordinance, e.g., 'of Kenya' or 'of Nigeria'], {{auditor_firm_name}} of {{auditor_firm_address}} (hereinafter referred to as 'the Auditor') be and is hereby appointed as the external auditor of the Company for the financial year ending {{financial_year_end_date}}.

TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT

1. **Remuneration:** The Auditor's remuneration for the audit services shall be {{currency}} {{audit_fee_amount}} ({{audit_fee_amount_words}}) plus applicable taxes, as mutually agreed upon in the engagement letter.

2. **Scope of Work:** The scope of work shall include the audit of the Company's financial statements in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and applicable local regulations.

3. **Period of Engagement:** The Auditor shall hold office from the date of this resolution until the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting of the Company, unless removed earlier or re-appointed in accordance with the law.

FURTHER RESOLVED THAT

1. **Authorization:** Any Director or the Company Secretary be and is hereby authorized to execute all necessary documents, including the engagement letter, and to take all steps as may be required to give effect to this resolution.

2. **Regulatory Filings:** The Company Secretary is hereby instructed to ensure that all necessary filings and notifications regarding this appointment are made with the relevant regulatory authorities within the prescribed timelines.

CERTIFICATION

Certified to be a true copy of the resolution passed by the Board of Directors of {{company_name}} at its meeting held on {{meeting_date}}.

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**{{director_name_1}}**

Director

Date: {{signature_date_1}}

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**{{director_name_2}}**

Director

Date: {{signature_date_2}}

(Optional - Company Secretary)

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**{{company_secretary_name}}**

Company Secretary

Date: {{signature_date_cs}}