Interfront 2025 Annual Report

91 GOVERNANCE 14 Company Secretary The Company Secretary plays a fundamental role in supporting and enhancing Interfront’s governance, compliance, and ethical leadership. As a key governance officer and advisor to the Board of Directors, the Company Secretary ensures that Interfront adheres to its statutory and regulatory obligations while promoting sound corporate governance practices in line with the Companies Act, the King IV Report on Corporate Governance, and other applicable frameworks. The responsibilities of the Company Secretary include, but are not limited to, the following: ADVISING THE BOARD ON LEGAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: The Company Secretary ensures that the Board and its committees are aware of and operate in accordance with the legislative and regulatory environment applicable to Interfront. This includes ongoing updates on developments in the Companies Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), King IV, and other sector-specific regulations and governance codes. BOARD AND COMMITTEE SUPPORT: The Company Secretary is responsible for coordinating and scheduling Board and committee meetings, preparing comprehensive agendas, circulating documentation timeously, and ensuring accurate recording of proceedings through the preparation and safe custody of minutes and Board resolutions. GOVERNANCE AND DELEGATION FRAMEWORK OVERSIGHT: The Company Secretary plays a central role in ensuring that the Board, its committees, and executive management operate within the Delegation of Authority Framework approved by the Board of Directors. This framework ensures that all decisions and actions are appropriately authorised and aligned with Interfront’s strategic and operational mandates.