Now in its second edition, this handbook tells you what a
board secretary is and why you need one. It explains the roles, duties and
responsibilities depending on your organisation
The role of board secretary in the voluntary sector is often
one which is additional to other responsibilities – you may have inherited it
as part of your current responsibilities or subsequently had it tacked on to
your main role. Yet, with the rapid growth in regulatory and governance
expectations, it is an increasingly important function and integral to the good
governance of charities. This handbook will ensure that you avoid any
potential legal and practical pitfalls.
The handbook tells you what a board secretary is and why
you need one. It explains the roles, duties and responsibilities depending on
your organisation. It tells you everything you need to know about:
- Core
skills and requirements of a board secretary
- Regulation,
records and registers for all types of organisations
- Governance
issues and roles in the wider sector
- Useful
tips on the process of meetings, decision-making and resolutions
Thorough on the law but practical on the application and
with an invaluable series of checklists and examples, with this book your job
suddenly got that much easier.
A must-read for anyone in a position of responsibility as a board secretary, or equivalent. Valuable reading for trustees and CEOs – in fact, anyone who is on or who reports to the board. Reading this will be of benefit to any voluntary sector staff who want to know what practical good governance looks like.
