These may be referred to as special, ordinary, or extraordinary meetings. These general meetings are convened in ance with the association's constitution and are held to deal with any matters that should not wait until the next AGM.
It is different from a regular meeting, which is held on a regular schedule. For example, a company may call a special meeting to discuss a major decision, such as a merger or acquisition. A school board may call a special meeting to address a specific issue, such as a budget shortfall.
In contrast, a special board meeting is a meeting that is not scheduled well in advance and is called by someone – authorized either under the law or the organization's bylaws – for a special purpose.
A quick definition of special meeting: A special meeting is a gathering of people that is called for a specific purpose or reason. It is different from a regular meeting because it is not scheduled in advance and is only held when necessary.
Here are a few valid reasons for calling a special meeting: An urgent matter needs to be dealt with before the next regular meeting. There is a proposal to amend bylaws. Adopting or amending special rules of order.
In addition to specifying the date, time and location of the meeting, special meeting notices should make note of all agenda items. Unless the bylaws indicate something different, board members should only be discussing the business that was stated in the notice for the special meeting.
Any meeting that is not a regular meeting of the governing body (i.e., that falls outside the time established for regular meetings and is not an adjournment or continuation of a regular meeting) is considered a “special meeting.” See RCW 42.30.
Ing to Robert's Rules of Order, special meetings always require previous notice. Here are a few valid reasons for calling a special meeting: An urgent matter needs to be dealt with before the next regular meeting. There is a proposal to amend bylaws.
Here are a few valid reasons for calling a special meeting: An urgent matter needs to be dealt with before the next regular meeting. There is a proposal to amend bylaws. Adopting or amending special rules of order. Amending or rescinding something that was previously adopted.
The notice must provide directors with the date, time, and location of the meeting. Although technically, the purpose of the meeting does not have to be provided, it is generally a good idea to include an agenda or similar information so directors know what to expect and why it is important to attend.