Ohio Township Association - Leadership Academy - Electives

Conducting Effective Meetings

Length: 2 hours

Description: This is a workshop about the principles and best practices that provide a framework for conducting effective meetings. The workshop is divided into seven parts:

I. Meeting Types

Regular Meetings
Work Sessions
Public Forums
Public Hearings

II. Legal Requirements

Notice
Sunshine Law / Open Meetings Requirements
Executive Sessions

III. Pre-Meeting Activities

Agenda Preparation / Distribution / "Five Day Rule"
Packet with Supporting Materials and Documents
Press Briefings
Anticipating and / or Preparing for Disruption

IV. The Meeting Environment

Accessible Facilities - Clearly Marked Location
Physical Details - HVAC, Lighting, Sound
Inviting, Open, Warm, Friendly
Combative Relationships and Constant Challenges

V. Process, Rules, and Procedures

Rules of Procedure - Robert's or Modification?
Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct

VI. Conducting the Meeting - Process and Dynamics

Role of the Presiding Officer
The Place of Public Address
Consent Agendas
Do Not "Hog" the "Air Time"
Respect and Courtesy Go a Long Way

VII. After the Final Gavel - Bringing Closure and Finishing the Requirements

"Meet the Press"
The Journal (Action Agenda Minutes)
Follow Up
Official Minutes / Records

Untitled Document

This page last updated on July 27, 2007.

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