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Guidelines
Northwest Chapter Secretary

Duties
The Secretary shall keep a full and accurate record of the proceeding of all meetings of the Chapter membership and the Board; shall take the roll at Chapter meetings, if attendance is not otherwise recorded; and shall perform such other duties as usually pertain to the Office of Secretary. The Secretary's general duties include:

• To record and distribute accurate minutes of all Chapter meetings, and to forward these minutes to the Chapter Website Committee Chairperson in a timely manner for posting on the Chapter website.
• To record and distribute accurate minutes of Chapter Board meetings, and to forward these minutes to the Board for approval. (Note: These minutes are not posted on the Chapter website.)
• To maintain a complete and accurate record of meeting minutes, both Chapter meetings and Chapter Board meetings.
• To maintain the Chapter's Operating Rules and Administrative Manual, keeping an accurate record of both.
• To direct and oversee distribution of notices and agendas for meetings, as applicable.
• To serve as a member of the Chapter Board of Officers.
• To attend Chapter meetings, E-days, and other meetings as scheduled, and to participate in Board teleconferences.
• To provide input to the Chapter President, Vice President and Regional Director relative to content for RD's National Board reports.
• To keep the Chapter President and Vice President informed of all matters relating to the office.
• To perform other duties and activities, as assigned by the NW Chapter President and/or Board of Officers.

Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Excellent communication skills, especially written business communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Familiarity with basic financial accounting and reporting principles.
• Demonstrates leadership abilities.

or the equivalent of education and/or relevant experience.