Q: or do you summarise it all, adding any action that is required by whom? I have just taken up a post of administrator and in the past I have always typed up word for word what was said. Does it depend on what type of meeting ie Informal or disciplinary?
A: It depends on the type of meeting. For instance, if it is a disciplinary meeting the minutes may become evidence in a future tribunal. At other times a summary and Action Points (and most importantly the date that the the action is required to be completed) will do. Kaz has it spot on - be guided by the chairman. As secretary to a meeting it is perfectly in order, if you are in doubt, to ask the chairman if they want a particular point minuted.
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