Board Secretary Job Description
The board secretary is a critical role for the smooth operations of the board. This individual will ensure board members are given appropriate notice of meetings and proactively record these meetings. Responsibilities may include:
- Assure that agenda has been prepared by the Chair and that the agenda is distributed in advance of meetings
- Prepare the official minutes of the meeting and record motions, discussions, votes and decisions
- Prepare and provide the previous meeting's written minutes to board members before the next meeting and record any changes or corrections
- Assure that documents (bylaws, Form 990, roster of board members) are accessible to board members
- Schedule and notify board members of upcoming meeting
*Training and Background Check required
