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As of the [[Resolution:Amended Bylaws|2012 revision to the bylaws]], the '''secretary''' is usually a Wikimedia Foundation staff member. Currently, the position is held by [[User:Gbrigham|Geoff Brigham]], General Counsel.
The '''secretary''' is a [[board]] member.


The duties of the secretary are to
The duties of the secretary are to:

* Maintain all board records and ensure their accuracy and safety
* maintain all board records and ensure their accuracy and safety;
* Review board minutes (which implies assisting to all board meeting)
* review board [[minutes]] (which implies assisting to all board meetings);
* Ensure that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws or as required by law;
* ensure that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of the [[bylaws]] or as required by law; and
* Perform all duties of the office of the Executive Secretary and such other duties as may be assigned by the Chair or the Board of Trustees.
* perform all duties of the office of the Executive Secretary and such other duties as may be assigned by the [[Chair]] or the [[Board of Trustees]].
* Assume responsibilities of the chair in the absence of the board chair and vice chair

== See also ==
* [[Board member]]
* [[Chair]]
* [[Treasurer]]

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[[Category:Board of Trustees]]

Revision as of 22:08, 8 July 2013

As of the 2012 revision to the bylaws, the secretary is usually a Wikimedia Foundation staff member. Currently, the position is held by Geoff Brigham, General Counsel.

The duties of the secretary are to:

  • maintain all board records and ensure their accuracy and safety;
  • review board minutes (which implies assisting to all board meetings);
  • ensure that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of the bylaws or as required by law; and
  • perform all duties of the office of the Executive Secretary and such other duties as may be assigned by the Chair or the Board of Trustees.

See also