Form with which the secretary of a corporation notifies all necessary parties of the date, time, and place of a special meeting of stockholders.
Form with which the secretary of a corporation notifies all necessary parties of the date, time, and place of a special meeting of stockholders.
The EGM is convened at an irregular time to address a crisis. All matters transacted at an EGM are deemed special. For example, the removal of a top executive might constitute the agenda of an extraordinary general meeting.
A quick definition of special meeting: A special meeting is a gathering of people that is called for a specific purpose or reason. It is different from a regular meeting because it is not scheduled in advance and is only held when necessary.
It is different from a regular meeting, which is held on a regular schedule. 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.
Special board meetings may be called by the chair of the board, the president, any vice president, the secretary, or any two directors.
Special Committee Meetings – Urgent meetings of the committee are called Special Committee Meetings and are usually called to deal with a dispute or grievance or other matters of urgency. Minutes from the committee meeting are not available to the members. General Meetings - General meetings are for all members.
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. There is a proposal to amend bylaws.
Content of Notice A proper meeting notice should include: Date, Time, and Venue: Clear details on when and where the meeting will take place. Purpose of the Meeting: A brief description of the meeting's objectives. Agenda: An outline of topics to be discussed; this helps attendees prepare for the meeting.