RSC Group Secretary Responsibilities

• The main link person of the Group with staff at RSC HQ.
• Receives and communicates to relevant Committee members information received from RSC HQ.
• Should keep copies of all Group Minutes, AGM Minutes etc as a record and pass these on to the incoming Secretary.
• Ensures that Committee membership information and Group activities are communicated to RSC HQ
• Ensures that the Local Section/other Interest Groups/other RSC Networks are informed of a proposed scientific meeting or activity in order to assist with collaboration and promotion.
• Usually the main scribe and event organiser for the Group, although duties may be allocated to other members of the Committee.
• Sends out all invitations and agenda for Committee meetings and Annual General Meetings (where held)
• Ensures Risk Assessment for a scientific meeting is carried out. 
• Must prepare an annual report for the Group on activities of the Group during the past year. This is then sent to the RSC and placed on the Group web page.
• Usually involved in signing cheques – two signatures required, usually two of Chairman or Secretary and Treasurer.
• Ensures that the Group is compliant with the Data Protection Act.
• Ensures that the Group web pages are up to date in consultation with RSC HQ. 
• Must be a member of the RSC.