Open the AGM with a formal greeting. During this greeting, make sure that the meeting agenda and annual reports are being distributed to the attendees. Declare the meeting to be open.
Mandatory Items for an AGM Agenda The agenda must include: Receiving and considering the annual financial report, directors' report and auditor's report. Electing directors to the board. Appointing and authorising the remuneration of auditors.
The purpose of the annual meeting is for church members to make decisions that affect their common life together and to conduct the official business for the year. The agenda is therefore structured like a business meeting. It is also a time to celebrate the congregation's life.
DEVELOP AN AGENDA… AND A SCRIPT Meeting call to order. Establish quorum. Approval of minutes of previous AGM. Directors' reports. Financial statements. Optional - report from the Treasurer. Auditor's report. Appointment of the Auditor. Optional - Coordinator/Executive Directors' report. Optional – Committee reports.
Dear & Esteemed Shareholders of the Company, With immense pleasure, I welcome you all to the 18th Annual General Meeting of your Company. I pray for the good health of all of you and your family members. At the outset, I thank you for the confidence reposed and the support extended to the Company.
You need to give your organisation, your membership, stakeholders, funders, and board members notice in writing at least 21 days before you hold an AGM. This is best practice. The advance notice should include: an agenda to prepare the board and the stakeholders with what to expect at the AGM.