Directors are responsible for the day-to-day management of a company. Shareholders (generally) cannot make "shareholder resolutions" at a Board of Director's meeting.There are two main Options open to the members: to requisition a general meeting at which the resolution will be proposed, and to pass a written resolution. First of all, choose a title that identifies the type of resolution. This is a Board Resolution for a corporation approving the sale of restricted stock pursuant to a stock option plan. Download this document for free. This type of directors' resolution is recorded in board minutes. Officially, the term 'board resolution' refers to a decision made at a board meeting. Types of Board Resolutions. A shareholder resolution is a stockholder decision made outside of the annual shareholder meeting.