Occasionally, special meetings need to be called because of an urgent or special matter. ing to Robert's Rules of Order, special meetings always require previous notice. Here are a few valid reasons for calling a special meeting: An urgent matter needs to be dealt with before the next regular meeting.
A special meeting is typically called to address a resolution(s) or other. business at a time different than set for the annual meeting of the Board of Directors.
For ordinary resolutions to pass, they need more than half of the votes cast, which is called a simple majority. Special resolutions require a higher majority, at least 75% of votes cast. The voting process for ordinary resolutions is simple. The voting process for special resolutions is more thorough and stringent.
Special meetings can play a crucial role in addressing matters that demand immediate discussion and approval from the entire board.
An Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) is an exceptional assembly convened by a company to deliberate and decide on matters of urgency that cannot await the routine schedule of an Annual General Meeting (AGM). AGMs, which follow regular intervals, serve as forums for routine corporate activities.
For example, a company may call a special meeting to discuss a major decision, such as a merger or acquisition. A school board may call a special meeting to address a specific issue, such as a budget shortfall.
Chicago City Council meetings are open to the public. Meetings typically begin at am in the Council Chambers located on the second floor at City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street.
Any meeting that is not a regular meeting of the governing body (i.e., that falls outside the time established for regular meetings and is not an adjournment or continuation of a regular meeting) is considered a “special meeting.” See RCW 42.30.