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Boards, directors & committees · Core

Corporate secretary

Also called: company secretary

ELI5

The officer responsible for board administration and governance records, especially in United States usage.

Used in conversation

“The number is useful only if everyone calculates corporate secretary the same way.”

Pitch context

You will see “Corporate secretary” in board papers, contracts, policies, risk registers and compliance reports when the discussion reaches boards, directors & committees.

Why it matters: In boards, directors & committees, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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