diff --git a/bylaws/003-membership.md b/bylaws/003-membership.md
index ce46af2c5..37d63b320 100644
--- a/bylaws/003-membership.md
+++ b/bylaws/003-membership.md
@@ -133,11 +133,8 @@ FIG Secretary
 
 ### Overarching role
 
-The primary responsibility of the FIG Secretary is to serve as an impartial
-administrator of the FIG. They serve at the member projects pleasure but act as
-independent and impartial adjudicators. FIG Secretaries will also represent the
-FIG as a whole to the general community and public on matters relating to the
-FIG's activities.
+The responsibility of the FIG Secretary is to serve as a trusted lieutenant and
+executive aide to the FIG.
 
 Whilst there are a number of defined functions below but they should also perform
 other duties as required. As the role has continuity (in that there will always
@@ -151,7 +148,7 @@ in an official capacity as secretary and should also remain aware that even when
 not acting in an official capacity, their actions reflect back on the PHP FIG and
 the FIG must not be brought into disrepute.
 
-### Defined functions
+### Defined Functions
 
 There are a number of defined functions that the FIG Secretaries are expected to
 complete but they may also, within their remit defined in the above overarching
@@ -162,9 +159,6 @@ role above, perform other duties as nessasary.
 * Tallying votes
 * Tracking member project activity, and marking projects as inactive
 * Ensuring bylaws are being followed
-* Clarifying any interpretation of bylaw text (If there is lack of consensus
-between FIG Secretaries then it must be put to a full vote according to the
-standard [Voting Protocol bylaw][voting]).
 * Ensure that relevant marketing mediums (e.g. Twitter and Facebook) are kept
 professional, up to date and impartial.
 * Moderate discussions on github, the mailing list and IRC channels to ensure
@@ -172,6 +166,15 @@ that an appropriate environment is maintained
 * Should there be a FIG meeting at a conference or other ad hoc gathering any
 Secretary in attendance should take notes to report back to the mailing list.
 
+In pursuit of the above functions and duties, the Secretaries may be uncertain
+as to the proper application of relevant bylaws. If so, they are expected to use
+their best professional judgment to resolve the uncertainty and determine a
+course of action. They are to notify the voting members of their intended action
+in advance of that action. If 2 or more voting members object to the intended
+action, the Secretaries must determine an alternative course of action and
+present it to the voting members for objection, or put the matter to a full vote
+according to the standard [Voting Protocol bylaw][voting]).
+
 ### Access and Abilities
 
 FIG Secretaries will be given access to the GitHub organisation as 'Owners' and