Flashcards in Meetings Terminology Deck (21)
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Abstention
A person who chooses not to vote on a motion
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Action minutes
Key actions are highlighted with the names or initials of those responsible for undertaking these
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Agenda
A schedule of items drawn up for discussion at a meeting
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AOB
Any other business- not listed as an agenda item
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Apologies
Excuses tendered in advance of the meeting for non attendance
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Chairman
Person given authority to conduct a meeting
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Convene
To call a meeting
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Executive
Having the power to act upon decisions
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Item
Point on agenda for discussion
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Minutes
A written record of a meeting
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Motion
A proposal when discussed at a meeting
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Opposer
A person who speaks against a motion
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Present
Persons in attendance at a meeting
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Proposal
An item submitted for discussion before the meeting
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Proposer
One who recommends a motion be carried
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Quorum
Enough people are present to make policy decisions
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Resolution
A motion that has been passed or carried
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Seconder
One who supports the proposer of a motion by seconding it
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Table
Introduce a paper or schedule for noting
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Taken as read
To save time, to assume that everyone has read the minutes
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