What to include when writing meeting minutes? Meeting basics like name, place, date and time ... List of meeting participants. Meeting purpose. Agenda items. Next meeting date and place. Documents to be included in the meeting report. Key action items.
Your meeting minutes should include: Motions: who made them, who seconded them and if they were approved or not. Voting: who voted in favor, dissented and abstained. Old business and if it was resolved. New business and when it will be addressed in the future. Actions that were taken during the meeting.
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.
In contrast, a special board meeting is a meeting that is not scheduled well in advance and is called by someone – authorized either under the law or the organization's bylaws – for a special purpose.
What Should Be Included in Meeting Minutes? Date and time of the meeting. Names of the meeting participants and those unable to attend (e.g., “regrets”) Acceptance or corrections/amendments to previous meeting minutes. Decisions made about each agenda item, for example: Actions taken or agreed to be taken. Next steps.
However, when you're organizing a typical HOA meeting, you should follow this agenda: Call to Order. Review of Last Meeting's Minutes. Committee Reports. Discussion About Any Unresolved Issues. Discussion About Any New Issues or Projects. Open Forum (Optional) ... Adjournment.
DON'T: Include every detail. HOA meeting minutes are a record of the actions taken by board members at a meeting—not a complete transcript of what was said and opinions that were expressed.
Your meeting minutes should include: Motions: who made them, who seconded them and if they were approved or not. Voting: who voted in favor, dissented and abstained. Old business and if it was resolved. New business and when it will be addressed in the future. Actions that were taken during the meeting.
The minutes should include the point that was discussed and the decision that was reached. Avoid making personal observations or opinions. Don't make your own comments. Stick to just the facts.