General Description:

The Board Secretary is responsible for managing and maintaining the legal documentation and formal processes for the organization, including organizing and maintaining records of meetings of the Board. 

Requirements:

This position requires an individual with strong organizational  and information management skills and a basic understanding of corporate formalities.  Attendance at all monthly board meetings and twice yearly retreats is expected.  Technical skills required for working with the BAodn website or electronic archives are desirable but not necessary (will be taught as needed for position).  Some duties such as arranging meeting logistics or keeping minutes may be delegated to another volunteer, in which case the Secretary will need to manage such activities.

Secretary Activities:

Specific tasks and projects which will be performed by the Board  Secretary include the following:

• Solicit and prioritize agenda items, draft agenda for board meetings and distribute agenda to board members
• Manage calendar for Board meetings and other board events
• Manage archive of organization documents
• Document policies
• Review Bylaws and confirm compliance by Board with the Bylaws

To join our board as the Board Secretary, please contact the volunteer coordinator at volunteering@baodn.org