TERWILLEGAR TOWNE RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Position Description - Executive Officers
SECRETARY

The SECRETARY of the Terwillegar Towne Residents' Association (TTRA) is a member of the Executive Committee. In addition to the Authority, Requirements and Responsibilities of a Director at Large, the Secretary assumes the following duties:

• Keep copies of the association's Policies and Articles.
  
• Maintain lists of the Board, Executive, and committee members.
  
• Oversee maintenance of an up-to-date Board Policy & Procedure Manual. Ensure copies are provided to Board members as required.
  
• Ensure that any and all amendments to the Articles are submitted to any governing authorities as required by The Province of Alberta and/or the Government of Canada
  
• Prepare meeting agendas for the approval of the President.
  
• Notify Board members of meetings; distribute agendas and any relevant documents.
  
• Keep a record of attendance at Board meetings.
  
• Ensure that there is a quorum at meetings prior to a vote being called on any issue.
  
• Keep detailed minutes of all regular and special Board meetings. Distribute to Board members, management (as appropriate), and custodian of Minute Book.
  
• Record all motions and decisions made at Board meetings.
  
• In the absence of both the President and Vice-President, chair Board meetings until the election of an alternate chairperson.
  
• Obtain and keep a copy of any Board committee minutes.
  
• Ensure that a copy of all legal documents, contracts, and other important documents are filed with custodian of official records.
  
• Ensure that new or updated information is posted to the association website as and when required.
  
• Carry out other duties assigned by the Board.
  
• Upon completion of the term, orient the incoming Secretary to their duties, and turn over all pertinent records and materials.

Term and Evaluation:

• The Secretary is elected to the Executive by the Board of Directors, at the first regular Board meeting following the Annual General Meeting, and serves a one-year term. The Secretary may stand for election for a maximum of three successive terms.