This tool consists of a simple Excel spreadsheet titled "Record of Motions (page 66). A vote or abstention from voting on each matter voted upon for each director present at a board meeting must be recorded in the minutes. 2.The purpose of these Rules is to provide for the smooth and orderly functioning of the business of the Board of the Central Florida. All you need is a majority. Board members must discuss one issue at a time to keep order in the boardroom. The board chair should only allow one person to speak at a time. Today's blog is about notice, quorum, the right to speak, the right to record meetings, handling disruptive attendees and meeting minutes. A common question for new Board members is: How much detail should I include in the Minutes? The short answer: LESS IS MORE!