Which qualification must candidates for secretary possess?

• A. Two years of general business experience.
• B. Ability to take minutes and complete one year of typewriting or keyboarding.
• C. Must be a senior.
• D. Must have prior national office.

Answer: (B)

The secretary’s job centers on documenting what happens in meetings and handling written records. Being able to take minutes and having completed a year of typewriting or keyboarding directly supports that work: minutes must be accurate, clear, and produced in a timely, legible form so members can review decisions and actions later. This combination of skills is exactly what the bylaws intend for someone in the secretary role.

The other possibilities don’t align with the specific duties. General business experience isn’t a stated requirement for this office, and being a senior or having prior national office experience isn’t needed to qualify as secretary. The focus is on practical documentation and typing ability, not on age, general experience, or prior higher-level positions.