Minutes

Minutes, also known as protocols or, informally, notes, are the instant written record of a meeting. They typically describe the events of the meeting, starting with a list of attendees, a statement of the issues considered by the participants, and related responses or decisions for the issues.

Minutes may be created during the meeting and then the minutes and issue are distributed afterward. For private organizations, it is usually important for the minutes to be terse and only include a summary of discussion and decisions. A verbatim report is typically not useful. The minutes of certain groups, such as a owner-architect-contractor, must be kept on file and are important legal documents in determining progress or accountability.