What must the notice for a special meeting include?

• A. Time and place only.
• B. Only the date.
• C. Time, place, and purpose.
• D. Full meeting minutes.

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is that a special meeting is called for a specific purpose, so the notice must clearly spell out that purpose along with when and where the meeting will occur. Including the time and place tells members when to attend and where to go, while stating the purpose explains what business will be conducted or what actions may be taken. Without the purpose, members wouldn’t know why the meeting is being held or what to prepare for, which could undermine attendance and approval of actions. The notice should not try to include the full minutes—that happens after the meeting. It also isn’t enough to provide only the date or only the time and place. The required combination is time, place, and purpose.