This description is for the secretary or recorder in a Women of the ELCA unit using the board model as its organizational model.

• Serves as the recording officer of the unit and custodian of all unit records, unless otherwise designated.
• Provides to other board members whatever documents are required for the performance of their duties.
• Maintains name and address lists of officers, unit participants, and any committees.
• Provides written records of meetings.
• Sends out notices of each business meeting (this can also be done informally).
• Presides over a meeting in the absence of the president and vice president.
• Provides and handles correspondence as needed.