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Board essentials · Editable Word document · FreeBoard Meeting Readiness Checklist (Word)
A countdown from four weeks out to one week after, so nothing is missed before, during or after the meeting.
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What it is
A countdown from four weeks out to one week after, so nothing is missed before, during or after the meeting. It is a plain Word file you can edit, brand and adapt.
Who it's for
Board secretaries, chairs.
When to use it
Start it four weeks before each board meeting and close it out one week after.
How to use it
- Work through each section before the meeting or event the checklist covers.
- Mark what is in place and assign an owner and date to anything that is not.
- Keep the completed checklist with the board's records and revisit it at the next review.
Preview of contents
- 4 weeks before: ☐ Confirm date, venue / video link and quorum
- 2 weeks before: ☐ Chase outstanding papers
- 1 week before: ☐ Chair reviews the board pack
- Meeting day: ☐ Confirm quorum and record attendance
- Within 1 week after: ☐ Circulate draft minutes to Chair, then to the board
Get the template
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Review with counsel before adoption. Templates are general resources, not legal advice.