Committee secretary
A committee secretary supports the committee’s administration and records. Work commonly includes arranging meetings, circulating agendas and papers, preparing accurate minutes, communicating decisions and maintaining action records. The precise duties depend on the committee. This role should be distinguished from a company secretary, whose governance and legal responsibilities can be broader and depend on the jurisdiction and organisation.
Worked example
After a meeting, the secretary records the approved decision, the manager responsible for implementation and the deadline. The next agenda includes a progress update so the committee can monitor completion.
Common mistake
Minutes should accurately record the required decisions and proceedings; they are not automatically a word-for-word transcript or a personal account of the meeting.
Where it appears in your exams
| Qualification | Exam | Relationship | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCA | BT | Direct | September 2026–June 2027 |
| FIA | FBT | Direct | September 2026–June 2027 |