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Governance

Board Meeting Preparation Timeline

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AFBG

September 8, 2026

Timely and thoughtful preparation for Board meetings is a critical component of effective governance.

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Overview

The Board Chair, CEO, and senior leadership all have a role in the steps leading up to the Board meeting. To ensure that Board members have ample time to review the meeting materials (sometimes referred to as the Board book or packet), materials should be distributed no later than five days prior to the meeting. Refer to the AFBG Annual Board Calendar example and the AFBG Sample Agenda for guidance on meeting preparation.

Further reading

  • Board Governance: Strategic Skills Matrix
  • Duty Checklists for Boards
  • Annual Board Calendar Examples
  • Boards: Preparation, Process & Meetings
  • Board Meeting Agenda
  • Building the Foundation for Family Governance
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Aspen Family Business Group

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This is a collaborative resource, created by the staff and/or board members of Aspen Family Business Group.

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