The Standard Code #43

Which of the following is a function of the secretary?
1. Keeping the records of the organization.
2. Handling the correspondence of the organization.
3. Recording the happenings of the organization.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
How many main duties does the secretary have?
1. 17
2. 3
3. 4
4. 2
Which of the following are duties of the secretary?
1. Take notes during the meeting as a basis of the minutes.
2. Enter the minutes into the official minutes book.
3. Read the minutes for approval and correction.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following are duties of the secretary?
1. Enter any corrections of the minutes into the minutes book.
2. Provide the chair or the assembly with the exact wording of a motion.
3. Call the roll when the chair directs.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following are duties of the secretary?
1. Search the minutes for information requested by officers and members.
2. Direct the chair to read correspondence to the assembly.
3. Have committee chairs bring the bylaws to the meeting.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following are duties of the secretary?
1. Help to prepare the agenda.
2. Preserve the official records, documents, and reports.
3. Send out the required notices.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of these is a duty of the secretary?
1. Keeping track of deadlines and telling people about them.
2. To remain impartial by not making motions.
3. Not becoming involved various committee’s responsibilities.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
In some organizations, to handle communications the organization has a _____.
1. corresponding secretary
2. recording secretary
3. executive secretary
4. writing secretary
Who is responsible for the financial records of an organization?
1. The treasurer
2. The president
3. The recording secretary
4. The vice president
If the organization has employees collect and distribute funds, who is responsible for them?
1. The treasurer
2. The head of administration
3. The president
4. The vice president
Where does the authority to collect and issue funds come from?
1. The bylaws
2. The board of directors
3. The assembly
4. All of the other answers are correct.
How often should the treasurer report on finances?
1. Every meeting
2. Only at assembly meetings
3. Only at the annual meeting
4. Only at board meetings
If members have questions about finances, the treasurer ____.
1. should answer at any meeting
2. should not answer except in writing
3. should only answer via private communication
4. should only answer if the assembly agrees
Who accredits parliamentarians?
1. Professional organizations
2. The American Institute of Parliamentarians
3. The National Association of Parliamentarians
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is true about parliamentarians?
1. They act as advisors.
2. They make rulings as to proper procedure.
3. They are the final authority in an organization.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Who does a parliamentarian aid?
1. The presiding officer
2. The officers
3. The general membership
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The sergeant-at-arms controls decorum _____.
1. under the direction of the chair
2. by himself
3. under direction of the parliamentarian
4. under direction of the vice president
An honorary officer _____.
1. cannot make motions
2. cannot partake in debate
3. cannot run for a regular office
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The power of office is based on _____.
1. the bylaws
2. statues and charters
3. the power to carry out functions and duties
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If an officer delegates authority to another member, who is responsible?
1. The officer
2. Only the person who authority was delegated to
3. The president
4. None of the other answers is correct.

The Standard Code #43

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