According to Robert's Rules of Order, a widely used guide to parliamentary procedure, a meeting is a gathering of a group of people to make decisions.
[2][3] An organization's bylaws may define a specific meaning of the term "session."
[8] Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised describes the following types of meetings: Groups may also gather at conventions which may have several meetings over a day or a week or more.
A "call" of the meeting is a notice of the time and place which is sent in advance to inform the members.
[24][25] The call may also include an agenda or a listing of items of business to come up at the meeting.
[29] Outside of the United States, organizations may follow rules that are similar to those in Parliament.
[30] Minutes, also known as protocols or, informally, notes, are the instant written record of a meeting or hearing.