What is a quorum for a board meeting?

A quorum is the minimum number of directors who must be present for the board to transact business validly. It is set by the company's articles or bylaws — often a majority of directors. Decisions made without quorum can be invalid.

How should votes be recorded in minutes?

Record the motion exactly, who moved and seconded it, and the tally — for, against, and abstaining. For significant matters, name any directors who voted against or abstained so the record reflects their position.

What is the difference between a motion and a resolution?

A motion is the proposal put to the vote; a resolution is a motion that has passed. Minutes should show the motion as proposed and then state that it was carried as a resolution if the vote succeeded.

Do minutes need to be approved?

Yes. Draft minutes are circulated and then formally approved (often at the next meeting) as a true and accurate record. Once approved they become the official legal record of the board's decisions.

Is this legal advice?

No. This builder formats minutes for convenience and does not provide legal advice. Confirm quorum rules and record-keeping requirements against your jurisdiction and your company's governing documents.

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Keep an accurate record of board decisions

Board minutes are the official legal record of what a company’s directors decided and how they voted. Done well, they protect the company and its directors by evidencing that decisions were made properly, with quorum, after due consideration. This builder assembles structured minutes from your inputs and confirms quorum automatically.

How it works

Formal minutes follow a consistent skeleton, which the builder produces in order:

Heading — company name, and the date, time, and location of the meeting.
Present and in attendance — directors present, those absent (with apologies), and the chair and secretary.
Quorum — a statement that the required number of directors was present. The tool compares the number present against the quorum you set and prints either “quorum confirmed” or a warning that quorum was not met.
Agenda items — each matter discussed, with motions, mover and seconder, and the recorded vote (for / against / abstain). A motion that carries is restated as a resolution.
Adjournment — the time the meeting closed and the next meeting date if known.

Tips and example

Record motions in their exact proposed wording — paraphrasing later causes disputes. Always capture the vote tally; “the board approved” is weaker evidence than “carried 5 for, 1 against, 0 abstaining”. Note conflicts of interest and any director who recused themselves. Keep minutes factual and neutral: they record decisions, not debate. A typical resolution line reads: “RESOLVED that the company open a current account with the named bank; moved by A. Director, seconded by B. Director, carried unanimously.”