Act as Secretary for and at all meetings of the Executive Committee, and all General Assemblies. He or she shall prepare and distribute the Agenda and other materials and keep the Minutes of all meetings of which he or she is Secretary.
Normally be responsible for the maintenance of communications between the Union and its Adhering Bodies, Associate Adhering Bodies, Regional Organizations and Associated Organizations, and between the Union and other Unions, similar bodies and organizations, and between the Union and ISC.
Report annually, on behalf of the Executive Committee, about the activities of the Union and of its Committees, Joint Committees and other bodies.
Call for nominations for vacancies on the Executive Committee, for membership of the Nominating Committee, for delegates to the General Assembly, and for the IUBMB Distinguished Service Award.
Prepare and publish revised Statutes and ByLaws and appropriate material for publicity (eg. brochure, newsletters, annual reports, articles on activities of the Union) and liaise with and supply material to the IUBMB Information Technology Officer.
Keep in contact with members of the Executive Committee between meetings.
Communicate with the Unions members and with delegates to the General Assembly on matters that relate directly to them.
Handle such matters as are entrusted to him or her by the Executive Committee or other Officers of the Union when they act on behalf of the Executive Committee.
Coordinate the work of the various Committees of IUBMB.