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Posts Tagged ‘highlight’

Consent agenda: great tool for speedier meetings

By Ann Macfarlane | September 5, 2019

Updated July 19, 2021 One of the most useful tools for efficient meetings is a “consent agenda.” This is a single item of business on a regular agenda that includes…

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Don’t put these 6 items in the minutes!

By Ann Macfarlane | August 21, 2019

There are half a dozen things that DO NOT BELONG in your minutes. Here they are. 1.  Things that didn’t happen don’t belong in the minutes This may sound unlikely,…

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Sanctioning rogue board members

By Ann Macfarlane | July 19, 2019 | 2

In general, people who serve on nonprofit boards or in local government are peaceful and compliant. But every once in a while, you get a rogue board member. What can…

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Recording votes in meeting minutes

By Ann Macfarlane | August 25, 2016

When deciding about recording votes in meeting minutes, first review any legal requirements in your state of incorporation. For instance, in California, public bodies must record how each board member…

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4 bad habits to avoid at council meetings

By Ann Macfarlane | August 6, 2016

There are a number of “urban myths” about Robert’s Rules of Order that can get in the way of democratic process for your council. If your municipality, county council, or special district…

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If you abstain from a vote, what happens?

By Ann Macfarlane | April 17, 2015 | 61

A council member called me recently with one of the most common errors people make about Robert’s Rules of Order. She said, “We have a really controversial vote coming up,…

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