Directors must be active, informed, and engaged, as they are considered fiduciaries—a term used for individuals who are in a position involving trust. Officers carry out the board's decision and directives, and are generally more involved in the day-to-day operations and business of the nonprofit.Name-calling, profanity and use of abusive language is not allowed. Unless the articles or bylaws provide otherwise, a meeting of the board must be held at least once per year. Board meetings must follow the Open Meeting Law. This law requires all meetings to be open to the public. Unless the articles or bylaws provide otherwise, a meeting of the board must be held at least once per year. The law authorizes us to grant an extension to the 20-day rule for boards that cannot complete their work or adjourn within that timeframe. Use the Intent to Dissolve form to provide notice that the company is in the process of dissolving. All meetings of the board must be in accordance with Minn. Stat.