[header] How to become a recording secretary [title] Familiarize yourself with the responsibilities and duties of a recording secretary. [step] During a meeting, the recording secretary records attendance and takes notes about the issues discussed, both on and off the agenda. When meeting attendees vote on a matter, the votes are recorded in the minutes of the meeting. 
Minutes must be approved by boards, and if not approved, are often amended for acceptance. Amending the minutes is a duty of the recording secretary.