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.
Proxy
an legal document given person authorised to act on behalf of another.
Resolution
A formal decision taken at a meeting
Terms of Office
The period of time a person holds a particular office.
Ultra Vires
Beyond one’s legal power or authority
Verbatim
Word for word
