Level 2 The governance of meetings and the taking of minutes course online

– The governance principles of meetings including the Companies Act 71 of 2008 requirements:
• Corporate calendars, annual planners, notices and agendas
• Quorum requirements
• Role of Chair
• Role of the Company Secretary
• Disclosure of interests
• Voting rights

– In depth view of how to draft minutes for the following types of meetings:
• Audit Committee;
• Investment Committee;
• AGM; and
• Business rescue meeting minutes.
• How to deal effectively with long presentations in meetings
– How to draft minutes where the meeting attendees did not stick to the agenda.

– Management of the meeting process
• Preparation prior to meetings
• Proceedings at meetings
• Post meeting activity

– Resolutions at board and shareholder level
• In meeting
• Round robin
• Numbering
– The minute taker
• Understanding the role of the minute taker
• Skills required by minute taker
– The minutes
• The importance of accuracy of minutes
• Business and financial terminology
• Capturing financial reporting sessions concisely
• Formatting of minutes for consistency purposes
• Presentation of the final product – professional minutes
• Matters arising from meetings

– Relevant case law
– Practical examples

Who should attend

If you are responsible for the taking of committee/board/associations or executive level minutes then this training is for you