The China Securities Regulatory Commission is seeking public comments on the “Rules for the Supervision of Board Secretaries of Listed Companies”. The “Rules” consist of 38 articles. The main content is to refine the specific responsibilities of board secretaries in information disclosure, corporate governance, internal and external communication, etc. Improve the professionalism and compliance requirements for board secretaries, and prohibit concurrent positions that may have conflicting responsibilities. Listed companies are required to carry out regular performance evaluations and internal accountability; strictly adopt supervisory measures or implement penalties for listed companies that violate laws and regulations but the board secretary is not diligent and conscientious.

The China Securities Regulatory Commission is seeking public comments on the “Rules for the Supervision of Board Secretaries of Listed Companies”. The “Rules” consist of 38 articles. The main content is to refine the specific responsibilities of board secretaries in information disclosure, corporate governance, internal and external communication, etc. Improve the professionalism and compliance requirements for board secretaries, and prohibit concurrent positions that may have conflicting responsibilities. Listed companies are required to carry out regular performance evaluations and internal accountability; strictly adopt supervisory measures or implement penalties for listed companies that violate laws and regulations but the board secretary is not diligent and conscientious.