Extraordinary Meeting
/ɪkˈstrɔːrdənɛri ˈmiːtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A meeting convened outside the usual schedule to address urgent or specific matters requiring immediate attention by an organization's members or board.
The board called an extraordinary meeting to vote on the merger proposal.
Forms
- extraordinary meeting
- extraordinary meetings
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Commentary
An extraordinary meeting differs from regular meetings by its unscheduled nature and urgency; ensure the organization's bylaws authorize such meetings when drafting governance documents.
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