Boards and councils will have officers, almost always: a chair or president; a vice-president; a treasurer; and a secretary. The chair or president is responsible for conducting meetings in a fair and efficient manner; the treasurer is, of course, in charge of tracking monetary matters, such as fundraising, associated with the board or council; and the secretary takes minutes of the meetings and oversees records and paperwork related to the board or council. In most cases, officers – preferably persons with experience related to their positions – will be elected by a simple majority of the boards or councils. In some instances, volunteers for the offices may be requested.