Meetings are essential for managing the affairs of an association and keeping members informed.  This chapter discusses the various types of meetings and some meeting procedures.

Key points

• The management committee must convene an annual general meeting every calendar year within six months after the end of the association’s financial year.
• Members must be given notice of all meetings in accordance with the rules.
• The chairperson needs to be familiar with the meeting procedures set out in the rules of association.