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Most organizations, businesses, and clubs have designated officers entrusted to carry out certain duties and responsibilities. Many of the organizational rules these officers follow are found in Roberts’ Rules of Order. If you are elected to an officer’s position, you will likely follow these rules, as well as the specific duties and positions your organization has tasked you with completing. There are some basic duties of officers common to most organizational structures.
Secretary
An organization's secretary is in charge of keeping the membership rolls. In addition, the secretary may plan or distribute scheduling information for meetings and other activities, as well as accept payment of dues from members and forward them to the treasurer. One important secretarial duty is taking minutes at board meetings, covering the discussion of each agenda item. Then it is a matter of transcribing and filing the notes, making them available as necessary.
Treasurer
The treasurer is in charge of all financial aspects, accepting payments from members directly or through the secretary. The treasurer also prepares and provides financial statements to the organization and tracks all deposits, expenses and other financial dealings. The treasurer is often in charge of administrating the cash when the organization holds a special event for the public. The treasurer often handles or oversees tax filings and maintains the organization's non-profit status.
President
One of the most important members of any organization is the president. The president’s duty is to preside over all meetings and events, including some for the general public. For the latter, the president will ensure all events run smoothly so the organization maintains a good image. The president may also be in charge of overseeing all other member activities and is the one to whom all the other officers must report.
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