General Secretary Duties & Responsibilities

General Secretary

Responsible to: 

The Chairperson

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initial point of contact for the organisation
• Ensure legal compliance of the organisation
• Organise Quarterly Executive Committee Meetings
• Prepare and share notice, agenda and minutes of each Quarterly meeting in a timely manner
• Support the organisation of the AGM
• Prepare and share notice, agenda and minutes of the AGM in a timely manner
• Liaise the the Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer on a regular basis, at least once per month
• Respond to incoming emails and share to appropriate Committee Team members in a timely manner

Time Required:

• 2 - 4 hours per week, spread over at least 2 - 3 days.

Skills and Resources Required:

• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Access to a computer
• Reliable internet access
• Basic computer skills - ability to work in a methodical manner using standard computer software

Rewards:

• Great sense of team spirit with other committee members
• Opportunity to expand your own knowledge of veterinary behaviour