Archive:Secretary

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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 meeting);
  • ensure that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of the bylaws or as required by law;
  • 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; and
  • assume responsibilities of the chair in the absence of the board chair and vice chair.

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