State the statutory duties of a company secretary.

Secretary is an employee of the company. He enjoys the power and advises the management.

Statutory duties of a company secretary are as follows:

• To organize meetings and be present at all the meetings of the company.
• To maintain the minutes of all meetings.
• To issue notices and circulars to the members of the company.
• To maintain and update the Register of members and debenture holders and other books of the company.
• To file all necessary returns with the Registrar of Companies.
• To communicate with the shareholders on various matters.