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What is the job description of a board secretary?

Here is a job description for a board secretary:

  • Attend all board meetings
  • Serve on the executive committee if one exists
  • Ensure the safety and accuracy of all board records
  • Review board minutes
  • Assume responsibilities of the chair in the absence of the board chair, chair-elect, and vice chair
  • Provide notice of meetings of the board and/or of a committee when such notice is required

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