To add to the discussion, meeting minutes allows the team to ensure that every action is accounted for. Also a missing member can be brought up to speed with the meeting minutes and then briefly supplemented with a 5-10 minute information session to clarify any questions he or she may have in base of that. Meeting minutes are also used as a legal document in the sense as proof that a particular meeting took place. From my experience working in CAPA investigations I always document attendance to ensure that we have proof that we have met. Also some actions within the investigation require additional meetings with outside personnel so meeting minutes provides proof that the action was completed so that CAPA action(s) are completed with evidence.