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Role of a company secretary
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on 18 August 2017
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What is the role of a company secretary in an academy trust? Our associate experts explain the role of a company secretary and how the role may differ in a multi-academy trust (MAT). You will also find information on recruiting company secretaries and the skills and knowledge they should have.
Contents
- 1 Requirements
- 2 Appointing the company secretary
- 3 Eligibility to be company secretary
- 4 Working with the clerk
- 5 Key tasks of company secretaries
- 6 Effective company secretaries: advice
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- 1 video
- 7 external links
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