1. What are minutes?

Ans: The minutes are the written record of what was said /decided at a formal meeting.

2. Give the names of the types of Minutes.

Ans: There are two types of Minutes: formal/ public minute and informal/ private minute.

3. What is a briefing note?

Ans: Briefing note is a short paper through which a decision-maker get a quick and effective information about an issue.

4. For whom briefing notes are typically written?

Ans: Briefing notes are typically written for those senior-level decision-makers who have to take a decision about an issue very quickly.

5. Name the main three parts of a note.

Ans: The main three parts of a note are purpose, summary and conclusion.

6. What is the difference between notes and minutes?

Ans: Minutes have a more structured outline e.g. attendees, agenda etc. but notes are more informal.