As administrative staff it is imperative to be intimately acquainted with the policies and standards of your company. It is equally important to “know your role in the process.” The ability to stay abreast of the nuances of policy sets us apart from other staff members. The assistant should be a valued partner, not...
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Planning successful meetings
Definition: Meeting minutes
Meeting minutes are a detailed – although not word for word – records of business transacted in official meetings of the corporation.
In corporations official meetings such as board of directors, manager’s, and annual general meeting, minutes are typed and recorded in a minute book for approval at the next meeting.
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Definition: Officer
An officer is a person who holds a position of authority. Officers are appointed by the board of directors of an organization, such as a president, CEO, vice president, etc., and manage the day-to-day business of the organization.
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Definition: Proxy
A proxy is a written authorization empowering another person to vote or act for the absent member.
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Definition: Committee
A committee is comprised of an individual or a group appointed or elected by an organization. The purpose of a committee is to investigate, analyze, and propose resolution of specific subject matter. A committee has no power per se, except the power assigned to it by its governing body.
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Definition: Delegate
A delegate is a representative appointed by a voting member to transact business in the member’s absence.
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Definition: Adjournment
The motion made to conclude a meeting.
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Definition: Agenda
An agenda is a list of all matters to be discussed at a meeting. The agenda includes topic, presenter and duration. Agendas typically have supplemental materials appended to the document.
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