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