What Are Corporate Secretaries And What Functions Should They Fulfill?
According to Paul Marcela of Governance Partners Group, LLC, the responsibilities of the corporate secretary can be divided into six categories, many of which relate to the establishment and maintenance of corporate governance, that is, the set of practices according to which the company operates:
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Their roles are usually:
– Structure, design, implementation and maintenance of corporate governance of the company: ensure that the board of directors and its committees operate according to articles of incorporation and other constituent documents of the company
– Development and improvement of corporate governance programs and processes: implement best corporate practices and conduct audit, evaluation and training programs for board members and executives
– Support for the board of directors and its committees: take charge of the meetings of the shareholders, the board of directors and its committees, acting as a liaison between the company’s stakeholders
– Recruitment and management of external providers of
