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Free board meeting agenda template

A board agenda should leave most of the time for discussion, not slides. This template follows the usual order, from approving minutes to the closed session.

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Board meeting agenda template

Board meeting

Company: [name] | Date: [date] | Chair: [name] | Quorum: [yes / no]

1. Opening (5 min)

Apologies, conflicts of interest, approval of last minutes

2. CEO update (15 min)

Pre-read: [link]

3. Financials (15 min)

Results vs budget, cash runway: [presenter]

4. Strategic items (40 min)

[Topic] | Decision needed: [yes / no]

5. Resolutions (10 min)

[Resolution] | Proposer: [name] | Seconder: [name]

6. Closed session (15 min)

Board members only

How to use this template

  • Send pre-reads at least a week before.
  • Keep updates short so strategy gets the time.
  • Write resolutions in advance where possible.

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Frequently asked questions

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What is the usual order of a board meeting?

Opening and approval of minutes, CEO update, financials, strategic items, resolutions, then any closed session.

Who writes the board minutes?

Usually the company secretary. Acta's Board meeting minutes template writes them from the recorded meeting.

Is this board meeting agenda template free?

Yes. Copy it into Google Docs, Word, Notion or an email and use it as often as you like. No sign-up needed.

Can AI fill in the board meeting agenda for me?

Yes. Acta records the meeting on Zoom, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams, with or without a bot, or in person with the mobile app, and writes the notes, decisions and action items with owners afterwards. Anything the meeting didn't cover is left out, not made up.