Meeting minutes are among the most important documents for cooperative businesses. Collectively, they contain the official record for decisions made by the board of directors and the membership.

Meeting minutes are an official, legally binding record of the actions taken by board members at a board meeting.

Minutes, although seemingly a chore, are a critical part of an organizational meeting. Minutes primarily serve as an official record of what occurred, decisions made, and update those absent; but...

The purpose of taking minutes is to protect the organization and the people who participate in the meeting.

Meeting minutes should be concise, objective, and accurately reflect the actions taken during a meeting.

Is it OK to indicate that board meeting minutes are approved based on, “Hearing no changes, let the record reflect that the prior minutes stand as approved?” Or should a...