A consent agenda is a streamlined approach to manage routine or non-controversial items in a meeting efficiently. It allows organizations to group together items that require minimal discussion and decision-making into a single agenda item. Members can then vote to approve all items collectively unless someone requests further discussion or scrutiny. Key elements of a consent agenda include:
Identifying items that are routine, non-controversial, or require no debate.
Grouping these items together on the meeting agenda under a “Consent Agenda” heading.
Providing members with the opportunity to review the items in advance.
Allowing members to voice objections or request separate discussions on specific items.
Streamlining meetings by expediting approval for uncontested matters, saving time for more substantive discussions.
