Job Description
<span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">The Corporate Secretary will perform all corporate secretarial duties to ensure the efficient operations and administration of ECCLs Board of Directors and its subcommittees. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that ECCL complies with statutory and regulatory requirements in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. The Corporate Secretary will provide legal and administrative support to the Board in fulfilling its fiduciary and governance responsibilities and will play a key monitoring role in ensuring adherence to the principles of good governance within ECCL.&nbsp;</span>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<ul><li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">-Maintain all statutory and company records including: </span></li><li><b><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">o Minutes of Board, Committee, and Shareholders Meetings </span></b></li><li><b><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">o Registers of Shareholders, Charges, Debenture Holders, and Board Decisions </span></b></li><li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">-Convene meetings under the provisions of the Companies Act as requested by Directors, Shareholders, or Creditors. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">-Ensure full compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">-Arrange and attend Board and Subcommittee Meetings; record and prepare minutes, decision lists, and action items.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">-Supervise the preparation of Board meeting packages. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">-Provide legal support and advice to the Board, including: </span></li><li><b><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">o Drafting correspondence and reviewing legal documents </span></b></li><li><b><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">o Supervising pre-litigation and litigation matters</span></b></li><li><b><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">o Liaising with external Counsel and ECCLs Legal Officer</span></b></li><li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">-Serve as Secretary to the Procurement and Disposal Advisory Committee (PDAC) and other subcommittees as required. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">-Maintain and safeguard all official and legal records of ECCL. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">-Execute any other duties and powers delegated by the Board.&nbsp;</span></li></ul>
Key Competencies
<ul><li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">-Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills </span></li><li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">-Excellent knowledge of the Companies Act of Trinidad and Tobago and related legislation </span></li><li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">-Sound understanding of Corporate and Contract Law </span></li><li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">-Familiarity with procurement procedures and law </span></li><li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">-Strong interpersonal, mediation, and negotiation skills </span></li><li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">-Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate diplomacy </span></li><li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">-Knowledge of Board practices and Boardroom etiquette........&nbsp;</span><b><u><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">(Email submissions&nbsp;</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">to: Ecclceo@gov.tt)</span></u></b></li></ul>
