The Company secretary typically provides legal and administrative support and guidance to the Board of Directors. The functions of a secretary are essentially administrative and not managerial. The role will include:
- Keeping of minutes of Board meetings and general meetings
- Providing legal and administrative support and guidance to the board of directors
- Ensuring the board’s decisions and instructions are properly carried out and communicated
- Responsibility to ensure the company complies with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements
- Executing important documentation on behalf of the company, together with a director