Meeting Term Flashcards
Adjourn
To postpone or delay a meeting.
Abstain
To not vote on a particular issue.
Bona Fide
In good faith with honest intentions or sincere.
Dissenting vote
A vote against a motion.
Due notice
Anyone entitled to attend a meeting has to be notified well in advance when
Ex Officio
By virtue of holding a particular office or position.
In attendance
To be present at a meeting but not to be entitled to vote
In Camera
Held in private.
Intra Vires
Within one’s legal power or authority.
Motion
A formal proposal made during a meeting.
Mutatis mutandis
After making the necessary changes
Resolution
A decision made by a group of people.
Quorum
The minimum number of people needed to make a decision.
Nemine Contradicente (Nem. Con.)
Without objection.
Point of Order
question raised about the procedure of the meeting.
