During a Meeting

• To start the meeting punctually.
• Sign the minutes as a correct record


  To sign the minutes as a correct record once all members present have agreed - happens towards the start of the meeting.
• Work consistently


  To work consistently through the Agenda explaining clearly the item being discussed.
• Ensure everyone participates


  To try to ensure that everyone has opportunity to speak and that discussion is kept to the point - prevent over-talkative members from holding the floor and encourage quieter members to have their say.
• Decide when discussion has gone on too long


  To decide when discussion has gone on long enough and sum up conclusions reached in an unbiased manner.
• To close or adjourn a meeting formally.