While the basic duties of the Corporate Secretary can be easily defined, the Corporate Secretary’s overall responsibilities, the means by which support to directors is delivered and dual accountabilities to the board and management, make the role more difficult to explain. Even though the role of the Corporate Secretary varies significantly between organizations, the core areas of responsibility for most Corporate Secretaries can be divided between administrative and strategic duties. This manual provides a practical tool for the Corporate Secretary of any organization, regardless of sector or size.
Table of Contents:
Overview:
Role of the Corporate Secretary
Administrative Role
Strategic Role
Managing Dual Accountabilities to the Board and Management:
Directors
Management
Board and Committee Meetings
Meeting Agenda
Development
Agenda Development Process
Agenda Template
Consent Agendas
In-Camera Meeting Protocol
Board and Committee Meeting Procedures
Meeting Management
Managing Meeting Logistics
Satisfying Director Information Needs
Key Board Processes and Practices:
Communication to Shareholders
Annual Report to Shareholders
Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Director Recruitment
Director Orientation
Director Training/Education
Board Performance Evaluation
Individual Director Evaluation
Corporate Records Management
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