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Colchester Public Schools
9123B
BYLAWS OF THE BOARD
SECRETARY OF THE BOARD
A member of the Colchester Board of Educa on shall be elected Secretary and shall perform the
du es assigned by law and the Board.
The Secretary of the Board of Educa on shall:
1. Perform the du es of the Chairperson at Board mee ngs in the absence of the
Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.
2. With prior approval from the Board Chair and Superintendent, a end to the official
correspondence of the Board including 1) managing, and responding to when relevant,
communica ons addressed to the board; 2) assis ng in dra ing board statements; and
3) maintaining accurate records of correspondence for pos ng during public mee ngs as
“communica ons.”
3. Act as signatory for the Board of Educa on on official documents.
The Board of Educa on may prescribe addi onal du es for the Secretary.
Legal Reference:
Connec cut General Statutes
10-218 Officer. Mee ngs.
10-221 Salaries of secretary and a endance officers.
10-224 Du es of Secretary
(c.f. 9020B - Public Statements)
Bylaw adopted by the Board: November 18, 1997
Bylaw revised: October 15, 2019
Bylaw revised: May 10, 2022