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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.

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‘Every board secretary, from those new to the role through to seasoned professionals, will find this guide useful. It will help new board secretaries settle into their role and will make life easier for those who are more experienced, thanks to its tools, techniques and checklists. I commend this invaluable resource as essential reading for every board secretary.’ Rosie Chapman FCIS, Chair, Charity Governance Code Steering Group [from the foreword, 1st edition]   ‘A practical, reliable and engaging guide for everyone in the role of secretary to boards of charities or voluntary sector bodies. Read this book and you, like its author, may fall in love with this great role and these wonderful organisations!’ Cecile Gillard, Legal Manager, Charities, Burton Sweet and Company Secretarial Manager, Bates Wells Braithwaite   ‘I have known the author for many years and this book is emblematic of her personal approach to this vital role. The book is comprehensive, thoughtful, easy to read and an incredibly useful tool for anyone responsible for company secretarial matters. The advice at the end of each chapter, as well as the checklists at the end of the book, are an absolutely invaluable aid to anyone new to the role and keen to get it right.’ Richard Leaman-Grey CB OBE, Chief Executive Officer, Tall Ships Youth Trust   ‘Written by an active practitioner, this book provides an expert guide on what the role of board secretary means in everyday practice. This is not only for those who find themselves new to this role, but an important reference tool for anyone who works on or reports to a board.’ Jitinder Takhar, Chief Executive Officer, Local Space Ltd

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