Please note: It is a prerequisite to attend the Level 1 The Governance of meetings and the taking of minutes, prior to attending the Level 2 course. It is also recommended that delegates allow for a 2 – 3 month gap before attending the Level 2 course to allow for the enhancing of their skills gained on the Level 1 course.
The governance principles of meetings including the Companies Act 71 of 2008 requirements:
• Corporate calendars, annual planners, notices and agendas
• Quorum requirements
• Role of Chair
• Role of the Company Secretary
• Disclosure of interests
• Voting rights
• Corporate calendars, annual planners, notices and agendas
• Quorum requirements
• Role of Chair
• Role of the Company Secretary
• Disclosure of interests
• Voting rights
Management of the meeting process
• Preparation prior to meetings
• Proceedings at meetings
• Post meeting activity
• Preparation prior to meetings
• Proceedings at meetings
• Post meeting activity
Resolutions at board and shareholder level
• In meeting
• Round robin
• Numbering
• In meeting
• Round robin
• Numbering
The minute taker
• Understanding the role of the minute taker
• Skills required by minute taker
• Understanding the role of the minute taker
• Skills required by minute taker
The minutes
• The importance of accuracy of minutes
• Business and financial terminology
• Capturing financial reporting sessions concisely
• Formatting of minutes for consistency purposes
• Presentation of the final product – professional minutes
• Matters arising from meetings
• The importance of accuracy of minutes
• Business and financial terminology
• Capturing financial reporting sessions concisely
• Formatting of minutes for consistency purposes
• Presentation of the final product – professional minutes
• Matters arising from meetings
Relevant case law
Practical examples
Who should attend:
If you are responsible for the taking of committee/board/associations or executive level minutes then this training is for you
