Governance | Master Of Meetings

A deliberative vote is a vote given to a person because they are a member of the group. The term is usually applied to people who chair...

Casting votes is an issue that has come up recently with a client. They sound simple but there is a little bit behind them. Firstly,...

Di from country New South Wales, Australia has asked a question about rescission of motions. Rescission motions are always tricky –...

This is one of the most common questions I receive. The answer is simple and clear – as soon as possible after the meeting. Business...

A question has been received about the minutes of an AGM. The minutes of the AGM are approved as an accurate record at the next AGM...

Alan of Victoria has asked this question because in his volunteer group, the chairman and the secretary insist on seeing the minutes...

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...

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...

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 Terminology Minefield Here are some common terms that some people are not clear about. It is by no means an exhaustive list. An...