2011-11-10
The Central African Banking Commission (COBAC) issued Instruction I-2009/02 to formalize the prior information procedure for appointing board members of credit institutions within the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC). The directive requires candidates to submit a criminal record extract issued within three months, a signed curriculum vitae, and a sworn declaration using prescribed models. It further mandates immediate notification of any material changes to the provided information and entered into force upon signature on 25 September 2009.
COBAC INSTRUCTION I-2009/02 ON THE PRIOR INFORMATION PROCEDURE FOR APPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF A CREDIT INSTITUTION
The President of the Commission Bancaire de l’Afrique Centrale;
Having regard to Regulation No. 0408/CEMAC/UMAC/COBAC on corporate governance in credit institutions of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa, particularly Articles 11 and 12;
Having regard to COBAC Decision D-2009/105 delegating powers to the President of the Commission Bancaire de l’Afrique Centrale in the prior information procedure for the appointment as a member of the Board of Directors of a credit institution;
DECIDES:
Article 1: The prior information submitted to the Commission Bancaire de l’Afrique Centrale for the appointment as a member of the Board of Directors of a credit institution shall be accompanied by the following documents and information:
Article 2: This Instruction shall enter into force from the date of its signature.
Done in Yaoundé, on 25 September 2009.
For the Commission Bancaire, The President,
(Signature)
Philibert ANDZEMBE
The undersigned ____________________ born on ____________________ in ____________________, hereby declares under oath that, as of the date of ____________________, he or she holds the following offices within the countries of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC):
I certify that this information is true and accurate and that, to the best of my knowledge, there are no other material facts of which the Commission Bancaire de l’Afrique Centrale must be informed.
I undertake to immediately inform the Commission Bancaire de l’Afrique Centrale of any change that would significantly alter the information provided.
In witness whereof, this declaration is drawn up to serve and avail as may be appropriate.
Done at ____________________
Signature