Board Secretary's Handbook

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Häftad, Engelska, 2026

AvKirsty Semple

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Now in its second edition, this handbook tells you what aboard secretary is and why you need one. It explains the roles, duties andresponsibilities depending on your organisationThe role of board secretary in the voluntary sector is oftenone which is additional to other responsibilities – you may have inherited itas part of your current responsibilities or subsequently had it tacked on toyour main role. Yet, with the rapid growth in regulatory and governanceexpectations, it is an increasingly important function and integral to the goodgovernance of charities. This handbook will ensure that you avoid anypotential legal and practical pitfalls.The handbook tells you what a board secretary is and whyyou need one. It explains the roles, duties and responsibilities depending onyour organisation. It tells you everything you need to know about:Coreskills and requirements of a board secretaryRegulation,records and registers for all types of organisationsGovernanceissues and roles in the wider sectorUsefultips on the process of meetings, decision-making and resolutionsThorough on the law but practical on the application andwith an invaluable series of checklists and examples, with this book your jobsuddenly 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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Utgivningsdatum2026-02-02
Mått138 x 216 x 13 mm
Vikt294 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor224
FörlagDirectory of Social Change
ISBN9781784821579

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‘Every board secretary, from those new to the rolethrough to seasoned professionals, will find this guide useful. It will helpnew board secretaries settle into their role and will make life easier forthose who are more experienced, thanks to its tools, techniques and checklists.I commend this invaluable resource as essential reading for every boardsecretary.’Rosie Chapman FCIS, Chair, Charity Governance CodeSteering Group [from the foreword, 1st edition] ‘A practical, reliable and engaging guide for everyone inthe role of secretary to boards of charities or voluntary sector bodies. Readthis book and you, like its author, may fall in love with this great role andthese wonderful organisations!’Cecile Gillard, Legal Manager, Charities, Burton Sweetand Company Secretarial Manager, Bates Wells Braithwaite ‘I have known the author for many years and this book isemblematic of her personal approach to this vital role. The book iscomprehensive, thoughtful, easy to read and an incredibly useful tool foranyone responsible for company secretarial matters. The advice at the end ofeach chapter, as well as the checklists at the end of the book, are anabsolutely 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 anexpert 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 animportant reference tool for anyone who works on or reports to a board.’Jitinder Takhar, Chief Executive Officer, Local SpaceLtd