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Meetings
How to plan and hold a meeting
What is a Meeting?
A meeting is a gathering or two or more people to discuss matters of mutual concern and to take or implement any necessary decisions relating to these matters.
A meeting is duly constituted
* when the meeting is properly convened by an authorised person, the notice and agenda having been sent to the members within the time limit prescribed by the constitution
* a quorum is present
* the correct person acts as chairperson
* the chairperson is properly appointed according to the rules of the organisation.
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Minutes of a Meeting
Category: Business Vocabulary
Meetings
Test Yourself
- What is a Meeting?
- What are the requirements for a meeting to be properly constituted?
Choose the correct answer from the list below:
committee / addendum / secretary / proposer / affiliate / point of order/ ad hoc / constitution / guillotine / minutes / chairperson / verbatim / adjournment / casting vote / status quo / consensus / attendance register / ballot / agenda / motion / co-opt / second / amendment / resolution / quorum / proxy / treasurer
- A proposal or suggestion at a meeting.
- Someone who offers a motion.
- One in support of a motion.
- An accepted motion.
- An accurate record of things discussed.
- Postponement of a meeting.
- The rules governing an organisation.
- To reach an agreement.
- The minimum number of members who must be present at a meeting.
- In addition.
- The person responsible for administrative duties.
- The person who leads the proceedings.
- The member in charge of the finances.
- The list of topics to be discussed.
- A secret vote on paper.
- If a person is authorised to vote on behalf of someone else.
- A committee which is elected for specific purpose.
- The position as is – no change.
- The second vote of the chairperson to avoid a deadlock.
- Word for word.
- A list of members present at a meeting.
- A group of persons with a specific task.
- When limited time is allowed for discussion.
- Informing the chairperson that the discussion is outside the parameter of the topic.
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