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Adopted
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The Committee accepted the report or recommendations as representing its view, decision or position on the matter concerned.
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Agreed
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When a decision on a matter was reached.
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Approved
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When a decision on a matter was reached/recommendation supported.
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Confirmed
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The Committee confirmed the minutes as an accurate record of the meeting. Also used for emphasis on a particular point.
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Considered
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Used when the Committee deliberates on an issue.
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Discussed
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Used when a paper or proposal is discussed.
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Endorsed
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Signals the Committee’s support for a recommendation being made to another body, where the recommendation did not require the Committee’s formal approval.
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Noted
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The Committee is informed of background information, sometimes with emphasis on a particular point. This term can also be used when the Committee received and noted a paper without discussion.
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Ratified
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Endorsement of a decision/action taken in the Committee’s name e.g by the Chair.
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Received
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The Committee received documents forming part of the meeting record – often used in conjunction with noting a paper without discussion.
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Reported
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Usually when an oral report is made.
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Resolved
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When a decision on a matter was reached. (The statement is placed as a motion before the Committee and then passed by the Committee.)
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Recommended
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When the Committee recommended proposals to a higher authority.
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Spoke to
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When a speaker introduced a paper.
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Tabled
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Papers not included with the agenda are circulated at the meeting.
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