The Corporation Secretary and Legal Services is to provide Board’s Secretariat and
Legal Services to the organization.
Corporation Secretary and Legal Services functions entail:
(i) Assist the Board in carrying out Board induction and training; updating
the Board and Committee charters; preparation of Board work plans;
Board evaluation; governance audit; implementation of the code of
conduct and Ethics.
(ii) Ensure the timely preparation and circulation of Board and Committee
papers.
(iii) Ensure timely circulation of Board and Committee papers.
(iv) Take and keep committee minutes.
(v) Maintain and update the register of conflicts of interest
(vi) Ensure that Board members are aware of all relevant laws affecting the
organization
(vii) Provide legal guidance on contractual and statutory obligations binding
to the Organization and legal duties for the Board.
(viii) Maintenance of Board’s asset register.
(ix) Coordinate litigations for the Board.
(x) Provide guidance on governance and adherence to statutory
obligations; and
(xi) Prepare all Board contracts.
