Section 226 deals with the duties of Secretary – the secretaries duties include:

  • those duties delegated by the board
  • the directors have a duty to ensure the person appointed as secretary has the necessary resources available to procure the maintenance of the records (other than accounting records) required under the act
  • Secretaries acknowledge responsibility upon acceptance through signing the B10.
  • For PLCs though, there is reference to categories of qualification as secretary:
    • For 3 of last 5 years has been a secretary
    • Member of recognised body or
    • Appear to be capable of discharging the duties