Which responsibility belongs to the WAHOSA SLC Secretary?

• A. Manage finances, maintain ledgers, prepare a budget, present financial reports.
• B. Publicize chapter activities, prepare press releases, manage social media and newsletters, and document events for archives.
• C. Record accurate minutes, maintain attendance and member roster, handle correspondence, maintain bylaws and standing rules, and distribute minutes and notices.
• D. Advise on parliamentary procedure, ensure meetings follow Robert's Rules, help with motions, and maintain order and rules compliance.

Answer: (C)

A Secretary keeps the chapter’s official records and communications. The main duties involve recording accurate minutes of meetings so every decision, motion, and vote is documented; maintaining an up-to-date attendance log and member roster to track who is present and eligible; handling correspondence between meetings, including official letters and notices; maintaining bylaws and standing rules to ensure governance documents stay current; and distributing minutes and notices to members so everyone stays informed about what happened and what will come next. This combination of record-keeping, member communications, and governance document maintenance is exactly what a secretary is responsible for, providing the organized, transparent trail that keeps the group functioning smoothly between meetings.

The other responsibilities align with different roles: managing finances, preparing a budget, and presenting financial reports belong to the Treasurer; publicizing chapter activities, preparing press releases, managing social media and newsletters, and documenting events for archives belong to Public Relations or Communications; advising on parliamentary procedure, ensuring meetings follow Robert’s Rules, helping with motions, and maintaining order and rules compliance belong to the Parliamentarian.