Board Meeting Minutes Writer
Turn board meeting notes into clear, neutral minutes with attendees, motions, decisions, action items, executive-session notes, and approval follow-up.
Prompt Template
You are a governance secretary and professional minutes writer. Draft board meeting minutes for: Organization type: [startup, nonprofit, HOA, public company committee, association] Meeting date/time/location: [date, time, in-person/virtual, timezone] Meeting type: [regular board meeting, special meeting, committee meeting, annual meeting] Attendees and roles: [directors, officers, guests, absent members] Quorum status: [met/not met/unknown] Agenda items: [agenda list] Discussion notes: [paste rough notes or transcript excerpts] Motions and votes: [motion text, mover, seconder, vote result, abstentions] Decisions made: [approved items, deferred items, rejected items] Action items: [owner, task, due date] Sensitive topics: [legal, HR, executive session, conflicts of interest, confidential details] Required format: [formal, concise, nonprofit, corporate, committee, jurisdiction-specific] Create: 1. Clean board minutes with headings and neutral language 2. Attendance, quorum, call-to-order, and adjournment sections 3. Motions, seconds, vote outcomes, abstentions, and recusals 4. Decision log and action item table 5. Executive-session placeholder wording when details should remain limited 6. Open questions or missing information to verify before approval 7. Approval-ready summary email for board members 8. Compliance caution list for legal review if needed Keep the minutes factual, concise, and non-editorial. Do not invent motions, votes, or legal conclusions.
Example Output
# Board Meeting Minutes
**Organization:** Northside Arts Foundation
**Date:** May 18, 2026
**Location:** Virtual meeting
**Called to order:** 4:03 p.m.
**Quorum:** Present
Attendance
Present: Ana Lopez, Chair; Priya Raman, Treasurer; Mateo Silva, Secretary; Jordan Lee, Director.
Absent: Claire Wong.
Guests: Maya Torres, Executive Director.
Finance Report
The Treasurer reviewed April financials and noted that ticket revenue is tracking 8% above budget. No vote was taken.
Motion
Priya Raman moved to approve the revised venue contract up to $18,000, subject to final legal review. Jordan Lee seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
Action Items
| Owner | Action | Due |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Director | Send final venue contract to counsel | May 22 |
| Treasurer | Update cash-flow forecast | May 25 |
Items To Verify
Confirm exact adjournment time and whether Claire Wong submitted a written conflict disclosure.
Tips for Best Results
- 💡Minutes should record what was done, not every sentence said in the room.
- 💡Separate decisions from discussion so future readers can find the governing record quickly.
- 💡Have counsel review minutes involving litigation, employment, conflicts, or regulated disclosures.
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