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As commonplace as it is to take the notes (or minutes) of a board of directors meeting, it may surprise you to learn that these groups are not legally required to take minutes at all. Although they are not a required component of a meeting, taking minutes at board meetings has become a best practice for a lot of good governance reasons.

People and passion draw people to serve on a board. Establishing clear and actionable best practices early will help them fulfill that role well.

Meetings of shareholders are essential for effective corporate governance: It is through this meeting that the company’s ultimate stakeholders exercise influence on the direction of the company. 

Successful elections rely on careful planning and flawless implementation. Not only must the election administrator set up the ballot correctly and manage voter expectations, they must find new ways of encouraging buy-in from their organization.

When it comes to church leadership elections, agreeing on a new policy or electing your next leaders may be your clear end goal; however, getting there isn’t always so simple.

A school board meeting that has no direction can be unproductive and unnecessarily time-consuming – especially when the meeting is after hours for your “volunteer” job. Here are six simple yet effective tips to help you hold efficient school board meetings now and into the coming year.

The nomination and evaluation of quality candidates for a board of directors can be an intensive yet vital process for many organizations. Board elections are especially important as they can often influence the direction of an organization’s growth and development for several years.

Boosting participation from your Board of Directors is key to any organization’s vote. One way to increase participation and engagement from your board members, as well as involve them in more major decisions, is through online voting.