Minutes are used to document business conducted at a meeting. Typically, they will describe the events of a meeting, include a list of participants, record issues discussed and decisions made concerning these issues. Minutes can also be used as proof that a meeting took place to provide reference for those who were unable to attend.the ICSA have recently listed their minimum expectations for minute taking which includes: The key points of the meeting, decisions made and the reason for them, agreed actions, all minutes should be clear, and concise and free from any ambiguity.
All minutes are very important for a couple of reasons. They offer legal protection; they represent the actions of the board and company leadership. They help to provide structure, and how the members of the meeting came up with any decision. Minutes drive action, and act as measuring stick or a template. Finally they state ownership, so the company knows who voted for what.