The Board Secretary’s Handbook 2nd ed

The role of board secretary in the voluntary sector is often additional to other tasks – 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 equip you with the understanding you need to deal with any potential legal and practical pitfalls.

Who should buy this book?

A must-read for any current or prospective board secretary. This book will also be valuable reading for board members, staff, advisers and other representatives of voluntary sector organisations who want to learn more about what is involved in being a board secretary and what good governance entails.

What does it cover?

This handbook tells you what a board secretary is and why this role is important. It explains board secretaries’ 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, required records and relevant registers for different types of organisation
• Key governance codes and frameworks, and what good governance looks like
• The processes of meetings, decision-making and passing resolutions

Thorough on the law but practical on the application and with an invaluable series of checklists and examples, this book makes your job that much easier.