Form with which the board of directors of a corporation records the contents of its annual meeting.
Form with which the board of directors of a corporation records the contents of its annual meeting.
A general meeting is a meeting of a company's shareholders. This is different to a board meeting, which is a meeting of the company's directors. General meetings are used to consider company matters and to make decisions (ie to vote on company resolutions) on these matters.
An annual general meeting (AGM) is a yearly gathering between the shareholders of a company and its board of directors. Generally, this is the only time that the directors and shareholders will meet throughout the year, so it is a chance for the directors to present the company's annual report.
The annual board of directors meeting is held to go over the details of the past year and decide on actions and strategies for the corporation for the next year. Keeping meeting minutes helps to ensure all these actions are documented in the corporate record.
The terms “Annual General Meeting” and “annual meeting” are frequently used interchangeably, though they can have distinct meanings. An AGM specifically refers to a formal meeting held by organizations, such as corporations or nonprofits, where key issues are discussed.
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Your corporation's first directors meeting typically focuses on initial organizational tasks, including electing officers, setting their salaries, resolving to open a bank account, and ratifying bylaws and actions of the incorporators.
The discussion helps to inform board members and shareholders of the company's latest developments. AGMs also allow shareholders to express their concerns and have their questions answered by the board. Shareholders can also vote for or against measures such as director remuneration.
Meeting minutes don't need to capture discussions word by word, but they should effectively summarize key items and decisions to provide a clear and concise record of the meeting. Know that it's perfectly acceptable to write “a discussion of the options ensued.” If you need clarification on anything, be sure to ask.