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Explain the following term/concept: Minutes - Secretarial Practice

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Explain the following term/concept: Minutes

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Minutes are the systematic written record of the proceedings of a meeting. They represent the summary of the Business transacted, discussions held, resolutions passed and decisions taken in a meeting. The main aim of the minutes is to give a true, impartial and correct analysis of the meeting conducted.

Minutes are always written in the past tense. It is prepared by the Secretary and approved by the members after some discussions and finally confirmed by the Chairman. Keeping the minutes of each and every meeting is one of the statutory responsibilities of a Secretary. Minutes verified and signed by the Chairman act as a prima facie evidence of the proceedings of the meeting. They can be produced as evidence in the court of law.

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Chapter 7: Company Meetings - 1 - Exercise Q.2 [Page 119]

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Balbharati Secretarial Practice [English] 11 Standard Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 7 Company Meetings - 1
Exercise Q.2 | Q 9 | Page 119
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