Michelle is a director of Lemon Tree Ltd, a wholesaler of packaging supplies.

Over the last six months, Michelle has become more focused on personal interests and often fails to show up to board meetings. When she does attend, she appears disinterested and hardly participates at all.

The other directors are growing concerned with her lack of contribution

Advise the other directors of Lemon Tree Ltd whether their fellow director Michelle is in breach of her duty to act with care, skill and diligence.

Use IRAC method to structure your advice: identify the issue, cite the relevant law, explain the application of the law to the issue, and draw a conclusion.