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Minutes are NOT a record of what people say!...
Don’t ask me why, but in my more than 25 years working with people on their meetings, dog clubs and volunteer fire brigades seem... 
How much do you record of what people say in minutes of meetings?...
This is an on-going issue for people who take minutes and people who attend meetings.  What do you record about what people say? Here... 
What are the main authorities or references for meeting procedure in Australia and New Zealand...
There are a number of books on meeting procedure in Australia and New Zealand. CAUTION: Your organisation may use a book called “Robert’s... 
The terminolgy minefield – what do all these terms mean in meetings?...
The Terminology Minefield Here are some common terms that some people are not clear about. It is by no means an exhaustive list. An... 
Should minutes be kept “forever”...
Minutes are not only a legal document for an organisation, they are also an historical record. Depending on your legal requirements,... 
Should husband and wife serve together on the same board or committee...
This is a question that has been asked by a client. The situation is that a vacancy ocurred on a board and a man said his wife would... 
Should office bearers receive “benefits”...
An association held an event and the vice president attended the event free of charge ostensibly because he had done some work towards... 
Becoming a director on a board...
Click on the title to see the full post A question has been received from Ricky Nowak in Melbourne. Ricky asks: What is the most effective... 
Filling executive positions when no-one nominates...
The following questions has been received: Is it necessary when appointing executive members to a group with a constitution to appoint... 
Professional Associations – How do you score...
Many Professional Associations as well as clubs and other associations run as they always have. But new emphais on governance means... 
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