Meeting minutes describe actions taken during a meeting, while a resolution describes actions that a corporation's board of directors have authorized.
Resolutions can be passed by directors without holding a directors' meeting. These are called circulating resolutions. Check the rule book to see how this can be done. All directors entitled to vote on the resolution must sign a statement that says they are in favour of the resolution set out in the document.
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.
“Written Consent in Lieu of Meeting” is a legal mechanism that allows the board of directors, shareholders, or members of an organization to make a decision or approve a resolution without actually convening a physical or virtual meeting.
Resolutions can be passed by directors without holding a directors' meeting. These are called circulating resolutions. Check the rule book to see how this can be done. All directors entitled to vote on the resolution must sign a statement that says they are in favour of the resolution set out in the document.
A form of written resolutions of the directors of a company, for use where those directors wish to pass resolutions without holding a board meeting.
A resolution in lieu of a meeting is a written resolution (signed by all shareholders who are entitled to vote at the meeting) that deals with all matters that need to be addressed at a shareholders' meeting. This resolution is just as valid as it would be if passed at a meeting of shareholders.
“Written Consent in Lieu of Meeting” is a legal mechanism that allows the board of directors, shareholders, or members of an organization to make a decision or approve a resolution without actually convening a physical or virtual meeting.
Board resolutions and board minutes are two integral components of board meetings (i.e., formal meetings of company directors). A board resolution is a legally binding action or decision taken by directors at a board meeting. Whenever this type of meeting is held, 'minutes' must be taken.
The resolution then becomes part of the company's record and is legally binding. For this reason, boards should document meeting resolutions in their meeting minutes and store them in their board portal.