@上市公司董秘，首部专门针对董秘的监管规定出炉

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the release of the first regulatory rules specifically targeting company secretaries (董秘) in China, aimed at clarifying their responsibilities, enhancing their role, and ensuring compliance in information disclosure and corporate governance [2][4]. Group 1: Responsibilities of Company Secretaries - The new regulations clarify that company secretaries are responsible for organizing and overseeing the preparation and disclosure of periodic and temporary reports, as well as managing insider information and public sentiment [5]. - Company secretaries are designated as "supervisors" of corporate governance compliance, ensuring adherence to company bylaws and the proper conduct of shareholder and board meetings [5]. - They are also tasked with facilitating effective communication between internal and external stakeholders, including investors and regulatory bodies [6]. Group 2: Support Mechanisms for Company Secretaries - The regulations establish mechanisms to support company secretaries in their roles, including the right to access information and participate in various company meetings [10]. - Companies are required to provide dedicated support for the roles of company secretaries and ensure information flow among supervisory bodies [10]. - There are provisions for reporting obstacles to fulfilling their duties, allowing company secretaries to report to regulatory authorities if they face interference [10]. Group 3: Professional Development and Accountability - The regulations emphasize the need for company secretaries to possess relevant professional qualifications and knowledge of securities regulations, with companies required to ensure their competence during hiring [12]. - Companies must regularly evaluate the performance of company secretaries and establish accountability mechanisms for inadequate performance, including potential dismissal [14]. - External regulatory measures will be enforced for company secretaries who fail to fulfill their responsibilities, particularly in cases of non-disclosure or misleading information [14].