Should agenda items be discussed prior to meetings?

[keefe]

At our quarterly meetings we receive an agenda a week prior to the meeting.  I have always refrained from discussing agenda items prior to the meeting because I feel it will take away from any discussion that should take place amonst other members.  Is there any rule on this?  What are your thoughts?

[Richard Brown]

There is no prohibition in RONR as to members informally discussing anything they want to among themselves.  It is quite common, actually.

[keefe]

Richard,

Wow, thank you for the quick reply and your feedback it is greatly appreciated.

[Edgar Guest]

At our quarterly meetings we receive an agenda a week prior to the meeting. 

 

And note that a proposed agenda doesn't become the agenda until it's adopted at the meeting See FAQ #14.

 

Also, discussing things before the meeting can save a lot of time at the meeting.