Meeting Terms
Types of Meetings
Organising a Meeting
Robert's Rules of Order
AGMs
100

This means to stop a meeting that is in progress.

What is adjourn?

100

A meeting held to discuss the issues pertaining to a specific department within the company.

What is a department meeting?

100

These two documents should be prepared and sent to the attendees at least one week prior to the meeting date.

What are notice and agenda?

100

Each member should address this person during the meeting rather than addressing each other.

Who is the chairperson?

100

AGMs are held this many times per year.

What is once per year?

200

This is done by the chairperson when there are an equal number of votes for and against a motion.

What is a 'casting vote'?

200

A meeting for a small group set up to make decisions about particular projects or policies.

What is a committee meeting?

200

This person is likely responsible for reserving the meeting room and preparing it for the meeting.

Who is the secretary?

200

This is a suggestion to discuss an idea during the meeting.

What is a motion?

200

During an AGM, the shareholders may elect new _________ to the Board.

What is directors?

300

This is the minimum number of persons who must be in attendance in order for a meeting to proceed.

What is quorum?

300

This is a meeting arranged with very little notice to deal with an unforeseen situation.  Attendance is mandatory as the issue takes precedence over all other matters.

What is an emergency meeting?

300

These are the official records of what was discussed during the meeting.

What are minutes?

300

A motion needs this person before the idea can be considered for discussion.

What is a seconder?

300

Shareholders are usually notified by _________ of the date, time, and venue of the AGM.

What is by letter?

400

This is a person who is not a member of a committee but may attend the meeting if they are invited for a special reason or because they hold a certain position.

What is ex-officio

400

These meetings are set up as a learning exercise for participantts.

What is a seminar?

400

This person may give a report on the group's finances during the meeting.

Who is the treasurer?

400

In this type of vote, the members write their vote on a paper.

What is a ballot vote

400

Shareholders are usually given at least ____________ notice before the meeting.

What is three months?

500

These are the written policies and procedures that indicate how board meetings are to be conducted and how people are elected.

What are by-laws?

500

This meeting may be called by the Board or by shareholders to address emergency situations such as a financial crisis.

What is an Extraordinary General Meeting

500

This document is prepared after the meeting to outline the actions to be taken and the person responsible for each action.

What is an action sheet?

500

A member must be recognised by this person before they can speak.

Who is the chairperson?

500

Along with the minutes, these may form a part of the company's corporate records.

What are financial statements?

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