discharge (of the directors and auditors)

English translation: "discharge" in your sentence is fine as is

10:53 Dec 1, 2010

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English term or phrase: discharge (of the directors and auditors)

I'm proofreading this text about a non-profit association (written by non-native speakers, probably Dutch speakers). Is discharge the right term here? If not, what should it be? This is the original, unedited text:

Governance structure
The General Assembly of the Members is the supreme body of a not-for-profit association. It has the decision power on issues like change in by-laws (statutes), the appointment of directors, the approval of budgets and annual accounts, **the discharge of the directors and auditors**, the exclusion of a member or a director, and the winding up or transformation of the association.

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Selected answer:"discharge" in your sentence is fine as is

Explanation:
Discharge is used in the business sense that you have in your question. Here are some examplese:
http://www.theiia.org/guidance/standards-and-guidance/audit-...
Review the performance of the external auditors, and exercise final approval on the appointment or discharge of the auditors.

http://www.repsol.com/es_en/corporacion/accionistas-e-invers...

Frequently asked questions
What items are included in the AGM agenda for shareholders approval?
The appointment and discharge of Directors and the ratification or revocation of the Boards provisional appointment of Directors.

http://www.ifggroup.com/corporate-responsibility.html
External Audit
• Review the external auditors' proposed audit scope and approach, including coordination of audit effort with internal audit
• Review the performance of the external auditors, and exercise final approval on the appoint ment or discharge of the auditors

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That is funny, because I do find many examples online. It does have more than one meaning, however, I believe it should be left "as is" in your case since I see this particular wording used often in the same context.

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Joyce A
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Thanks, Joyce. Teresa's reference makes it clear they're not being given the sack (or resigning) - probably just being relieved of their duties after they've done what they were brought in to do.
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Thanks, Joyce. Teresa's reference makes it clear they're not being given the sack (or resigning) - probably just being relieved of their duties after they've done what they were brought in to do.

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Asker: How weird! I searched for the phrase "discharge of the directors/auditors" and got very few ghits. Must have inadvertently spelled something wrong... I assume it doesn't necessarily mean "dismissal" - perhaps just relieving them of their post once they've done the job?

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