Form with which the board of directors of a corporation records the contents of its first meeting.
Form with which the board of directors of a corporation records the contents of its first meeting.
Virtual board meetings are great because they can help increase attendance, allow flexibility in scheduling, and save time on commuting. But, at the same time, they pose unique challenges that include tech issues, security concerns, and the lack of in-person non-verbal cues.
Section 173(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 provides that a director may participate in a board meeting in person or through video conferencing or through audio-video visual means. Clearly, then, a director has three alternative methods to attend board meeting.
It is important to understand that board meetings can only be held through video conferencing or other audio-visual means. The two-way transmission should be both, audio as well as video transmission, and should continue throughout the Board Meeting. Paragraph 1.2.
Include essential items. Remember to record the meeting's date, time, attendees, and location. Stick to facts. Focus on capturing the main points of each speaker's comment, along with any action items or decisions.
To take effective meeting minutes, the secretary should include: Date of the meeting. Time the meeting was called to order. Names of the meeting participants and absentees. Corrections and amendments to previous meeting minutes. Additions to the current agenda. Whether a quorum is present. Motions taken or rejected.
Synopsis of MCA Circular In view of the continuing restrictions on the movement of persons at several places in the country, it has been decided that the companies be allowed to conduct their AGM through video conferencing (VC) or other audio-visual means (OAVM) subject to the fulfillment of the certain requirements.
What information do board meeting minutes contain? Meeting date, time and location. Type of meeting. Names and titles of attendees and guests. Any absent board directors. Quorum. Notes about directors who left early or re-entered the meeting. Board approvals, resolutions and acceptance of reports. Overview of discussions.
Boards can also hold hybrid meetings where directors meet in person with some or all members observing the meeting via Zoom. Hybrid meetings can be especially important for associations with seasonal residents, i.e., "snowbirds" who fly in for the winter and leave during the summer. It allows them to attend meetings.
Include the name of the organization, date and time of meeting, who called it to order, who attended and if there a quorum, all motions made, any conflicts of interest or abstainments from voting, when the meeting ended and who developed the minutes. The secretary of the board usually takes minutes during meetings.