What is the typical life of the DBKA Gen Sec? Well, the Gen Sec does far more than just send out agendas and take minutes. In fact that is the least attractive part of the role!The first priority for the Gen Sec is to promote and support the DBKA and its members in achieving its aims and objectives. He or she is the DBKA point of contact for the Charity Commission, the Information Commissioner's Office, BBKA, and more. The keyresponsibility is the Association's Governance, which, if not up-to-date and correct, risks sanction from the Charity Commission. So, it's important to keep the Association 'straight' and the Officers and Delegates in-line. Yes, they can be unruly at times! The Gen See's interpretation and advice on all aspects of the DBKA Governing Document is vital. DBKA is an Unincorporated Organisation where the Trustees are personally liable for what it does and it can't undertake legal matters in its own name. That is why the Gen Sec is one of two Holding Trustees to act on the Association's behalf; Viv touches on this in her Buzz Word this month.
展开▼
