Board and Committee Secretariat Support
Administrators supporting boards and committees carry more responsibility than their job titles suggest. This course covers the cycle of papers, meetings, minutes and follow up that keeps a governance body functioning.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01The governance cycle an administrator has to run
- 02Meeting calendars, notices and quorum requirements
- 03Compiling papers and managing contributor deadlines
- 04Supporting the chair before and during the meeting
- 05Recording decisions and actions accurately
- 06Action tracking and resolution registers
- 07Confidentiality, storage and handling of governance material
What you will gain
- Manage the annual cycle of meetings and papers
- Compile board and committee packs to deadline
- Support the chair before and during meetings
- Record decisions and actions accurately
- Track resolutions and outstanding actions to closure
- Handle confidential governance material appropriately
Who should attend
- Board and committee administrators
- Executive assistants supporting governance
- Company secretarial assistants
- Administrators in public and non profit bodies
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 26 to 28 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 5 to 7 Apr 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 14 to 16 Jun 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Directors & Company Secretarial
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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