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Wording in the minutes

The fixed phrasing of board minutes and resolutions.

  1. The chair opens the meeting and notes that a quorum is present.
  2. The agenda is adopted without amendment.
  3. The minutes of the previous meeting are approved.
  4. The vote on the motion results in 18 votes in favour and 7 against.
  5. The subcommittee is asked to report back before the summer.
  6. The chairman notes that the members received the documents in time.
  7. No comments were made during the round of questions.
  8. The board decides to postpone the decision on the budget.
  9. The meeting is closed at half past five.
  10. The item on the housing shortage is dealt with first.
  11. The secretary will circulate the minutes within two weeks.
  12. The meeting is adjourned.