The Importance of
Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes not only help keep the community on track, prevent
misunderstandings, and guide future leaders, but they also can be used to
protect the association in a court of law. If legal issues or proceedings arise,
minutes can be subpoenaed and used as evidence. Keep minutes straightforward
and about the business at hand, and refrain from using biased language or
conflicting information that opens the community to liability.
Also, remember that board members and residents aren't the only people who
read or have access to meeting minutes. Recently, new residents, realtors,
bankers, and mortgage companies have been requesting access to minutes to
reference for sales transactions.
