What does GetQuorum's Moderator do?
Learn about the responsibilities and scope of the Moderator during a meeting.
Overview The Moderator plays a vital support role during a meeting. They manage technical logistics and execute processes, allowing the Chair to focus on leading the proceedings.
Key Responsibilities
The Moderator acts under the specific direction of the Chair. Their primary duties include:
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Pre-Meeting Coordination: Leads the pre-meeting to review specific procedures and slides with the Chair and board.
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Process Execution: Confirms and carries out processes or decisions as directed by the Chair.
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Q&A Management: Facilitates Q&A sessions according to the Chair's instructions.
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Quorum Verification: Verifies and announces attendance numbers to ensure a quorum is present.
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Procedural Support: Assists in identifying movers and seconders during the meeting.
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Technical Support: Responds exclusively to technical questions in the written Q&A section. This includes troubleshooting audio, video, or voting issues for attendees.
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Voting Facilitation: Launches voting via Zoom poll or RTV (Real-Time Voting) when called by the Chair.
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Result Reporting: Provides or displays voting results if requested by the Chair.
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Content Display: Shares the screen to display required documents or reports.
Note: The Moderator does not act as the Chair. They leave all final decisions regarding meeting matters to the Chair.