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Sample Board of Directors Meeting Agenda
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The following sample agenda represents
the typical format and content of a board meeting agenda. This
sample should be customized to the particular culture and purpose
of the agency.
Ideally, an agenda also includes suggested times in which to address each topic.
(Name of Agency)
Board Meeting Agenda
(Month Day, Year)
(Location)
(Planned Starting Time to Ending Time)
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Activity |
Action |
| Minutes from previous meeting | Approval |
| Chief Executive’s Report | Discussion |
| Finance Committee’s Report | Approve Budget Changes |
| Development Committee’s Report (nonprofit) | Approve Fundraising Plan |
| Board Development Committee |
Approve Plans for Retreat Adopt Resolution to Change ByLaws |
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Other Business – Old – New – Announcements |
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Roundtable Evaluation of Meeting Review of Actions from Meeting |
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| Adjourn | |
Frequent reasons for poor board meetings: insufficient
time to review materials before the meeting, insufficient member
participation and poor time management during the meeting.)
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