MEETING VOCABULARY Crossword

A sum of money or gift to a person in recognition of a service rendered
Make a deliberate decision not to vote
A request to the chairperson to decide whether the contribution of another member is relevant to the topic/discussion or correct according to the constitution
A deciding vote given to the chairperson when there is a deadlock
A proposal put before a meeting. It would normally change the constitution
A system used to indicate a choice by voting in secret or voting anonymously
Proceedings of a meeting take place behind closed doors, because the information is confidential or very sensitive
Word for word. Exact words of speaker
A group of people appointed to attend to certain duties of the organisation
A list of all the business topics to be discussed at the meeting
A committee formed for a specific purpose. It will be dissolved on completion of the task
To inform or give notice that a meeting is arranged
All members vote in favour of a motion
Permission or authorisation given to a person to vote on behalf of another member who will be absent
An unbiased or impartial record of the proceedings of a meeting, including decisions taken. They are compiled by the secretary after a meeting has taken place
Something to be added at the end of, e.g. minutes (an addition)
Declare that a meeting is closed before all the topic on the agenda have been covered, with the intention of resuming discussion within a short period of time
The situation as is, i.e. the present situation
To reach an agreement
Formal request not to attend the meeting