The board resolution is a formal document used to track details of an organization's specific decision including who voted, and their role. The board resolution is a legally binding record and is sometimes included in the board meeting minutes.
How to write a board resolution Put the date and resolution number at the top. Give the resolution a title that relates to the decision. Use formal language. Continue writing out each critical statement. Wrap up the heart of the resolution in the last statement.
The resolution is approved when the majority of the board members vote “yes.” Provide a section for the board president's signature. The resolution is not complete without the board president's signature and the date they signed it. Some boards provide room for all the board's officers to sign resolutions.
Board Resolution Granting Signing Authority BE IT RESOLVED, that the board of directors hereunder authorizes Authorized Individual's Name, Position, to sign, execute, and endorse on behalf of Company Name for all financial transactions, legal documents, and other official agreements.
A board resolution is subject to voting 'yes' or 'no'. This can be done by a show of hands, chits, or by electronic means.
Once the meeting has been completed and all necessary decisions have been approved, all present directors will sign the resolution, which makes the decisions official. Alternatively, during meetings, directors can record decisions (i.e., resolutions) directly in the Meeting Minutes.
The Board Resolution is duly signed by the directors present in the meeting. There is no requirement that a Board Resolution be notarized. However, when Board Resolutions are used as evidence in court trials, notarization gives more credence to the document.
A board resolution is passed after gaining approval by a majority of board members with voting rights. Your organization's governing documents will determine the votes necessary to approve a resolution formally.
A resolution has two parts: the heading and the body. The heading is the administrative/organizational portion of a resolution and contains the name of the committee, the topic, and the names of the sponsoring countries, the countries that are signatories, and the committee code.
To write a board resolution, include: Title: Use the title to state that the document is a resolution clearly. Date: This should be the date the resolution is being proposed. Resolution Number: Give the resolution a unique identifier ing to your record-keeping system.