tjjharris

It behooves me thus to go get a new copy.  Mine was however purchased when I joined this board in 1987, and frankly, I dread revisiting it.  I've far more replete a plate after retirement than when I was working, and fight overwhelm despite biting off more and more.   Thank you for your counsel.  It is a lifesaver that the forum exists. 

Thank you!  I shall refer to my old copy for now, and update

Is there a specific Manual of Style for Minutes of meetings.

At a recent video meeting where quorum of 5 was required, and only 5 presented to meet, I logged in early and awaited the call to order.  No one knew my audio was not working.  The meeting was called to order and business done despite that only 4 persons could hear the proceedings.  When I connected 4 minutes late, my protests were voted down.  Was quorum established or not, just because they could see me?  I was repeatedly overruled on other points of order.  I wish this to be noted in the minutes when they are submitted for approval, and want to know if there is a protocol to establish acknowledgement of audio before call to order.    After all, All members of a meeting must be aware of what's happening.

Thank you.