12. Legal Requirements for Board Meetings

The main function of a Board member is to take part in Board meetings. All major decisions are made at the ordinary meetings so it is impossible to be an effective member if you are not a regular attendee. 

The structures and styles of meetings differ from Board to Board. They may be formal or informal, open or closed, short or long. 

Whatever their structure, the best meetings are those that flow logically, keep all members engaged and energised, elicit a range of useful ideas and information and leave members feeling they have made a valuable and valued contribution.[1]