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    What is Minute? Types of Minute

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    What is Minute

    Minute is an official written statement of the motions and resolutions taken in a meeting. It is brief but a complete record of all discussions held among the members of the meeting. It is also defined as the official record of the proceeding of a meeting that should be needed to approve by the participating members of the meeting.

    An accurate written record of meetings is essential not only for all those who attended the meeting but also for those who were unable to attend. Some definitions of minute are as follows:

    According to Rajendra Pal and Korlahalli, “Minutes are the official records of the proceedings of meeting.”

    So, minutes are the brief and complete official written record of all discussion which is held among the members of the meeting.

    Types of minute

    Generally, the minutes of a meeting can be divided into two groups. They are the follows:

    1. Minutes of narration: These minutes will be a concise summary of all discussions which took place, reports received, actions to be taken and decisions made. It includes:

    • Names of the participating members.
    • Name of the proposer and supporter.
    • Discussion summary. Resolutions.

    2. Voting pattern etc.Minutes of resolution: Minutes of resolution means the written statement of the decisions that have been taken and approved by the participating members of the meeting. Only the main conclusions which are reached at the meeting are recorded in minutes of resolution. These are usually used for minutes of AGMs and other statutory meetings.

    Example: Purchase of photocopier- the company secretary submitted a report from the administrative manager containing full details of the trial of the AEZ photocopier. It was resolved that the AEZ photocopier be purchased at a cost of $250

    Difference between agenda and minute

    Both agenda and minutes are the important documents of a meeting. But they differ from each other in respect of the following points:

    Difference between agenda and minute

    Factors considered in drafting minute

    The following factors should be considered in drafting minutes of a meeting:

    1. Name and address of the organization
    2. Name of the meeting
    3. Date, time and venue of the meeting
    4. Name of the chairperson
    5. Name and signature of the participating members
    6. Serial number
    7. Following of the rules and structure of minutes
    8. Name of the prosper and supplier of resolutions
    9. Number of regret letters
    10. Easy and understandable language
    11. Divisions
    12. Proper data
    13. Signature of the president
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    14 Comments

    1. Christiana on August 14, 2016 12:18 pm

      plz i need help i have not work in an office before,but i just recieve a job offer to work as a secertary plz what are the things i should know to work as a secertary in a company?

      Reply
      • kenneth on March 13, 2017 3:26 pm

        i do training on this sort of position.

        Reply
        • Maryam Ismail on February 26, 2022 4:30 am

          Hi pls am a newly posted secretary I need a training on recording of minute

          Reply
    2. PRANAY SIDAM .....Babu on December 6, 2016 7:15 am

      It was really nice explained. I like the way it was explained. Thank you. #BABU

      Reply
      • Akinyosoye esther on January 6, 2022 7:20 am

        Keep me posted on secretaries jobs and roles for effectiness at work

        Reply
    3. hongera on May 7, 2017 12:35 am

      nice

      Reply
    4. Siyanda on August 2, 2017 3:48 pm

      How does one compile “Analytical meeting minutes?” Or formulate a template for one?

      Reply
    5. SURAJO LAWAN BADAMASI BAGWAI on August 10, 2017 5:39 pm

      IF TO SAY, MENUTES OF A MEETING IS VERBATIM, MINUTES TAKER CANNOT TAKE OR EVEN JOT DOWN ALL WHAT HAVE BEING DISCUSS.

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    6. Koushick on September 28, 2017 7:18 pm

      I need preparation of minutes

      Reply
    7. SIMPANZYE FESTUS on November 4, 2017 9:00 pm

      whether narrative,verbatim action or resolution, if only you understand what the meeting is all about, your brain is bigger than you think and you can always do it. Trust yourself.

      Reply
    8. joegarybs on November 14, 2017 7:50 pm

      please what about an action minute as a type of minute

      Reply
    9. kandyice on February 21, 2018 8:29 am

      please what is minuting in a file. what difference does it has with minuting in a meeting

      Reply
    10. Range Hoods on July 13, 2019 11:50 am

      How do minutes look like

      Reply
    11. Stephen Mwatata on October 22, 2019 2:40 pm

      Do the different types of minutes have different ways of writing format?

      Reply
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