Be able to coordinate the work of a number of people. The Second Vice-President is responsible for assuring that GANS operates according to its bylaws and for maintaing parliamentary procedure during the annual state convention. Draw up and revise bylaws. Understand effective bylaws and be able to explain them to others. The primary responsibility of the recording secretary is to take minutes at all meetings.
Minutes are an office record of the proceedings of an organization's meeting.
They provide an impartial record of what was done. Accuracy, brevity, and clarity are important. Able to keep clear and accurate records of all GANS meetings. The Treasurer keeps a record of all dues-paying GANS members, develops and annual budget, reports on the state of the finances at each Board meeting, keeps a list of the delegates entitled to vote at the annual convention, and devises ways to increase the association's income, either through incrreased membership or fundraising. Be able to keep accurate account of money.