Main Role of the PTA Secretary
The PTA Secretary supports the PTA committee to build effective communication links between the school and the association. They also maintain accurate records.
Duties and responsibilities of the PTA Secretary

• Prepares for meetings (with the PTA Chair)
• Takes minutes at meetings, recording attendance, action points, decisions, and proposals
• Circulates approved minutes, along with a reminder of any actions agreed
• Maintains association records
• Makes sure the association is GDPR-compliant
• Updates trustee details with relevant charity commission (as appropriate)
• May be a signatory on the PTA bank account (along with at least one other committee member)
• Handles the association’s correspondence

• Organised and efficient – keeps accurate records in a format that can easily be handed over to a successor
• Good listener – able to identify key discussion points, actions, and agreements at meetings to accurately record in minutes
• Calm, friendly, and approachable – able to communicate confidently with the school and the committee members

Role of Chair Role of Secretary Role of Treasurer