u3a

Stevenage

Role desription Secretary

Charity Numbr 801069

 

                                                                

   

The role  

As Secretary you will:

 

  • Ensure Stevenage u3a  adheres to the constitution and the law in  effective governance
  • Act in line with the u3a Trustee Code of Conduct
  • Work closely with the Chair to organise and schedule all committee activity
  • Ensure records are correct and securely kept

Skills & Attributes:

  • Good organisational skills; methodical approach with strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Expert at keeping track of dates, bookings and policy documents
  • A team player who enjoys working with others
  • Comfortable being an assertive communicator

Support for your role:

  • Help from experienced and current Committee members
  • Trustee induction with our u3a
  • Handover and support from the outgoing Secretary
  • Information, advice and workshops are available from the Third Age Trust, via the u3a website or by email, info@u3a.org.uk

   

Key Tasks:

  • Follow Stevenage u3a’s constitution and meet its charitable goals
  • Follow the statutory requirements and the guidance from the charity regulator and u3a Trust
  • Prepare for committee meetings, AGMs and any other meetings. This will include distributing agendas, documents, meeting minutes and other paperwork.
  • Monitor decisions and agreed actions from meetings and record all decisions
  • Keep comprehensive records of all u3a documents, such as incident reports, licenses, decisions, minutes of meetings, annual reports and AGM procedures.
  • Keep track and respond to all communication 
  • Stay up to date with policy and procedural changes from the Third Age Trust and the charity regulator.
  • Keep on top of practical responsibilities

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