Board Governance

Minutes

The official written record of what occurred at a board or membership meeting, including motions, votes, and adjournment.

Good minutes include

  • Meeting date, time, and type
  • Directors or owners present
  • Quorum confirmation for membership meetings
  • Motions, seconds, and vote results
  • Adjournment time

Minutes are not a transcript of every comment. They record actions taken.

Owners may have statutory rights to inspect certain minutes. Confirm your state’s records access rules.