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Written consent agendas are a governance tool that helps nonprofit boards streamline their meeting procedures. They blend routine and non-controversial matters into groups, which can then be voted upon and included in the board minutes. This method allows for shorter meetings and more time to discuss high-priority issues.
These routine items include budgets with financial reports committee updates, board approvals of the most recent draft of the board meeting minutes and other non-controversial matters. These items are added to the agenda prior to the meeting. They are then examined by the board and then voted on by the board as a whole at the beginning of the meeting.
Before voting before the vote, the chairperson of board may ask if a board member wants to move a specific item from the consent agenda to the regular discussion section of the meeting. This allows for every board member to answer any concerns or questions prior to when the groupings are voted on. It also ensures that no unintended issues were missed in the process of gathering data to be voted on by the board.
An agenda that is well-crafted and executed can be a powerful tool for nonprofit boards in improving efficiency at meetings, increasing board director involvement and enhancing efficiency. It is vital to note that the consent agenda should not be used for issues that require a lengthy discussion, careful examination, or where a discussion could change the outcome or impact of the issue. It should only be used when a decision can be made without discussion. The results of all votes should be recorded in the minutes of the board meeting.