Board Minutes and Resolution Drafting
Minutes are the evidence that a decision was taken properly, and they are usually written from memory days later by somebody who was also participating. This course covers drafting that stands up.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Evidence of a proper decision, written from memory later
- 02What a minute is for, and who will read it years from now
- 03Inclusion and omission: the judgement that defines good minutes
- 04Dissent, abstentions, conditions and conflicts on the record
- 05Drafting resolutions in operative language that can be relied on
- 06Confidential items, restricted sections and separate records
- 07Circulation, approval, amendment and the minute book itself
What you will gain
- Record a decision so it is legally defensible
- Decide what to include and what to leave out
- Capture dissent, conditions and abstentions
- Draft resolutions in operative language
- Handle confidential and restricted items
- Manage approval, amendment and the minute book
Who should attend
- Company secretaries and assistant secretaries
- Board and committee administrators
- Directors approving minutes
- Legal and governance staff
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 27 Oct 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 9 to 10 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 1 to 2 Feb 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 5 to 6 Apr 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 14 to 15 Jun 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
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- 2 Days
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- Directors & Company Secretarial
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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