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Main duties of the Secretary

The responsibilities of the Secretary of a Management Committee are summarised under five general duties.

What is the role of secretary?

The role of the Secretary depends on the style and size of the organisation.

Characteristics of a Good Chairperson

This section summarises the skills, qualities and knowledge expected from a good Chairperson on a Management Committee.

Main Duties of the Chairperson

Article describing the duties of the Chairperson

Role of Chairperson

Chairing is a key role on any voluntary Management Committee. The Chairperson must ensure that the Management Committee functions properly, that there is full participation during meetings, that all relevant matters are discussed and that effective decisions are made and carried out.

Role of Individual Members

In order for the Management Committee to carry out its role effectively, each member must understand his or her role and have access to relevant information to support them in carrying out their responsibilities.

Management Committee & the Organisation

Organisations in the community and voluntary sector involve people in many different roles. This table outlines how the Management Committee fits into this framework.

Overview of RoleĀ & Responsibilities

The Management Committee plays an important role in the organisation as both leaders and decision-makers. This section summarises their main responsibilities and provides links to further information and resources on each area.

Financial Procedures

Article describing the financial procedures for a management committee

Segregation Of Duties

Article describing the segregation of duties under financial management

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