Agenda

Latin word agendum Means- things to be done The secretary is in charge of preparing the agenda It helps the members to come prepared for the meting Items not mentioned in the agenda are usually not allowed to be taken up

Purpose of Agenda
List of topics to be taken up in meeting Direction of discussions at the meeting

Order in which the items appear in the agenda is generally the order in which the business is to be taken at the meeting
Routine business first and special business after wards

Agenda should give:

Names of expected attendees Exact place, date and time When the meeting is expected to end Objectives of the meeting Issues to be discussed and resolved What is expected of attendees Background details should be sent along
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