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The Recording Officer

The secretary or clerk, at the commencement of proceedings, will seat himself at his table; and, at the order of the chairman, will read the minutes of the previous meeting. He must note down the proceedings, and write them down in full, previous to another meeting. He must file all resolutions and other papers before the body, and allow none to go from his custody without due authority. He must read all resolutions and papers, when requested to do so by the chair. He must turn over his records and papers in good order to his successor on leaving his office. He must countersign all orders on the treasurer, which have been signed by the president, as this counter-signature is the evidence that the society has approved the order.