Meeting minutes are import as a form of almost quality control for meetings; it’s a form of accountability and covering for everyone. As someone who is taking notes of recording the meeting can reference back to a specific date if for instance, the boss wants to know who was in charge of this item. Or who suggested this idea. It is a form of bookkeeping that allows smooth transition of business flow. It also is a way to keep track of project progress and to keep track of project halts, budgeting problems and so on.