Board Secretary

Lacahsa • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $150,241 - $178,771 • Onsite

About The Position

The Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA) is a new agency created to address the ongoing challenges of affordable housing in L.A. County. We help people stay in their homes and increase housing options in all communities of Los Angeles County. The agency was created by California state legislation sponsored by community organizations and housing experts, approved by the State Legislature, and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. LACAHSA is governed by a Board of 22 Los Angeles County leaders, including elected officials and housing experts. This role is a pivotal position at the heart of a dynamic public agency as a highly skilled, detail-oriented Board Secretary in the Executive Services department, providing executive support to the Board of Directors. The Board Secretary will lead the preparation of Board agendas and packets, ensure Brown Act compliance, act as the liaison with legal counsel, and manage Board member travel, reimbursements, and key administrative functions. The Board Secretary reports directly to the Board of Directors and works in close coordination with executive leadership and legal counsel. This role calls for a detail-oriented, strategic thinker with strong communication skills, professionalism in the Boardroom, and the ability to collaborate across departments while handling sensitive information with discretion. This role will put the candidate at the center of impactful decision-making that serves the community every day.

Requirements

• An Associate degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field required.
• At least 3–5 years of direct experience working with a governing Board, including agenda management, meeting coordination, and minutes preparation.
• Experience in public sector, government, or highly regulated environments strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of California public meeting laws, including the Ralph M. Brown Act, strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of public sector governance, Board operations, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to operate with discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment in politically sensitive environments.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written communication skills with experience drafting formal Board materials and minutes.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with elected officials, executives, and cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience supporting Boards, executive leadership, or governance functions.
• Experience supporting Boards of elected officials or multi-jurisdictional governing bodies.
• Familiarity with Board governance best practices, bylaws, and policy development.
• Experience managing Board portals or governance systems.
• Experience working in start-up or scaling organizations with evolving governance structures.
• Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) or equivalent (preferred but not required) at time of hire; will be required within 18 months of appointment.
• Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) designation is highly desirable.
• Notary Public commission in the State of California is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage all regular and special meetings, including handling logistics for the Board of Directors and committee meetings, such as confirming quorum, coordinating audio/visual technology, arranging venue space, and providing refreshments.
• Develop agendas, post materials publicly, prepare and distribute meeting documents, and manage logistics in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.
• Monitor and ensure Agency compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, the Political Reform Act, the California Public Records Act, and other applicable state and local laws governing public agency governance.
• Attend all Board Meetings, and Board Committee meetings as needed, ensuring an efficient and intentional process to record, prepare, review, and maintain accurate Board records; reflect actions taken, votes cast, and public comment received; Certify and maintain official meeting minutes, attendance, resolutions, permanent public record, and official documentation.
• Oversee the preparation and distribution of staff reports, resolutions, and other supporting documents for Brown Act meetings in coordination with departmental staff and legal counsel.
• Ensure timely and proper public noticing of all meetings, including posting at agency facilities and on the agency’s website.
• Coordinate with legal counsel on issues of parliamentary procedure, conflict of interest, and open meeting requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Board of Directors, executive leadership, internal stakeholders, outside agencies, and the public on matters relating to Board activities.
• Manage Board governance processes, including onboarding new Board members and maintaining governance policies; administer the oath of office to newly appointed or elected Board members; maintain Statements of Economic Interest (Form 700) filings in compliance with the Political Reform Act.
• Oversee the timely distribution of Board materials and ensure transparency and accessibility of public records.
• Provide guidance to Board members and partner with executive leadership to ensure Board alignment on strategic priorities, policies, and agency initiatives.
• Maintain official records and filings, ensuring compliance with state and local regulatory requirements.
• Support Board committees and special initiatives, including audits, compliance reviews, and strategic planning efforts.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned by the Board of Directors or Executive Director.

Benefits

• Great PPO health insurance options, and we will cover 100% of your premiums for Medical, Dental & Vision
• Fully paid Life and AD&D insurance coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous retirement benefit where we match employee contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to 5% of the employee’s salary, with immediate vesting
• Paid time off, including 14 holidays, two weeks of sick leave, and two weeks of accruable vacation for new, full-time employees in their first year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree