Videoconferencing synonyms teleconferencing, video chat, remote meeting, virtual meeting, web meeting, web conference.
To conduct a productive meeting with video conferencing, the following four things are typically required: Device with a camera and microphone. Reliable Internet connection. Video conferencing software. Invitation or link to join the conference:
Place of Meeting: The scheduled venue of the meeting as set forth in the notice convening the meeting, shall be deemed to be the place of the said meeting and all recordings of the proceedings at the meeting shall be deemed to be made at such place.
Video conferencing is live, visual connection between two or more remote parties over the internet that simulates a face-to-face meeting. Video conferencing is important because it joins people who would not normally be able to form a face-to-face connection.
Place of Meeting means the location designated by the Board for the purpose of holding a meeting.
Quorum of Meeting Section 174 (1) of the Act provides that the quorum for a board meeting of a company shall be one-third of its total strength or two directors, whichever is higher, and the participation of the directors by video conferencing or by other audio visual means shall also be counted for this purpose.
5 Simple Steps to Plan a Successful Video Conference. Choose a video conferencing platform. There are many video conferencing platforms available, such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Skype. Schedule the conference. Prepare an agenda. Test the technology. Conduct the conference. Follow up after the conference.
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.
The law of corporations in most states allows a vote of the board of directors by written consent, so a board of directors could use an online forum for discussion and take action (that is, vote) in writing. Check the corporation’s bylaws and state law, however, as the written consent may have to be unanimous.
Many board members participate in informal meetings, unknowingly or otherwise. Social gatherings are particularly common events where informal meetings happen. Because informal or “working” meetings are not always permitted by law or by the governing documents, participating in them can be a slippery slope.