It shall be the duties of the Business Manager/Recording Secretary to direct the day-to- day business of the Local at the direction of the Local President. He shall direct and assist the Staff Representatives and Directors of the Local with their assignments, such as grievance handling, and contract negotiation. He shall compile and organize information needed to adequately assist shop stewards and the other officers of the Local. He shall be responsible for the filing of contractual and membership benefit information and data gathering. Furthermore, he shall track all ongoing Local projects and advise the Executive Board of their status. The Business Manager/Recording Secretary shall attend all meetings and functions of the Local and serve on special committees that are deemed advisable by the President. It shall also be the responsibilities of the Business Manager/Recording Secretary to assist the Principal Officers in matters such as data gathering, public relations, fund raising, newsletter publishing, and securing and maintaining political support throughout the community. By virtue of his election to office he shall be a delegate of this Local to all Conventions of the International Association of Fire Fighters and all affiliated organizations, where attendance is deemed necessary by the Executive Board.