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It requires the accurate recording of meetings for record keeping purposes, decision making, and for further action. Minutes additionally document decisions and accountability. Although most people never learn how to take minutes it is a standard duty and one that requires great detail and precision.  \nMeetings need to be organized and consequently should reflect in an organized way what transpires. You need todo the following in preparation for a meeting:  \nProvide minutes of previous meetingsand anything else you need  \nObtain a list of committee members  \nPrepare a sign-in sheet to pass around to attendees which should include:  \n-Name, Department  \n-Telephone number/ email address  \nProvide recording devise (with accessories)  \nProvide agenda/background information  \nProvide spare paper, pens, etc.  \nStudy the issues to be discussed  \nEssential Meeting Elements  \nIt is important that you have everything that you need. Essential meeting elements include noting the type of meeting to be held, the name of your organization/department, the date and time, the name of the chair/facilitator, the main topics, and the time of adjournment. (For formal meetings include the approval of previous minutes and all resolutions.)  \nYou should know who will attend and who will not make the meeting. You should also have a fair idea of meeting members who are excused and those who don’t show up. You’ll need: List of expected attendees, agenda and minutes format.  \n\n| Inside this issue: |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Taking Notes | 2 |\n| Action Items | 2 |\n| Minutes Content | 2 |\n| The Recording Process | 3 |\n| Guidelines for Minutes | 3 |\n| Confidentiality | 4 |\n| Resources | 4 |\n\nPage 2 Taking Minutes for meetings  \nMinutes Preparation  \nPrepare everything that you need.  \nFormat  \nUse the right format to take notes.  \nResources  \nEnsure that you keep current with up-to-date resources.  \nMinutes Content  \nMinutes provide a record of what occurred at the meeting. They are the official record of what happened, not necessarily everything that was said, ata meeting.  \nRecord the main points of discussion. Consequently, it is not necessary to record verbatim what was said at a meeting. The minutes should be objective and should not include side bar conversations.  \nMinutes should be organized in the order of the agenda. They should include conclusions, recommendations, and actions.  \nTaking Notes  \nWhether you take notes, record or video, it’s important to have a back up system incase something’s goes awry. A list of things you might need include:  \n􀀹 Recording device  \n􀀹 Note pad  \n􀀹 Video  \n􀀹 Laptop  \n􀀹 Flip chart and stand  \nIt’s a good idea to study the issues to be discussed before the meeting so that you can ask questions if necessary. This will help you understand what transpires during the meeting. The meeting will be less than productive if you must struggle to comprehend what’s happening while taking notes, and your notes won’t make sense to you later.  \nNotes should be typed up soon after the meeting and approved for accuracy and distribution. Once approved, the minutes should be formatted for circulation in a manner that you and/or the chair determines.  \nAction Items  \nAction items are those that require that something be done after the meeting. Someone may be assigned a task or responsibility to complete at the meeting and the assignment and the responsible party must be recorded.  \nList action items on a separate sheet of paper or in a special section of the form. Action items should also contain a deadline date for completion and a method for reporting back to the committee if necessary.  ","cbCaitnxld3AlUew","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitnxld3AlUew","pdf",659649,"English","# Meeting Preparation\n## Essential Meeting Elements\n# Minutes Preparation\n## Format\n## Minutes Content\n# Taking Notes\n## Back Up System and Resources\n# Action Items\n# The Recording Process\n# Guidelines for Minutes\n## Standard Agenda Format","[{\"question\":\"Why are meeting minutes important in organizations?\",\"answer\":\"Minutes support record keeping, help with decision making, and document accountability. 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