Innkaller

Innkaller is a Norwegian term referring to a person or body that calls a meeting by issuing the invitation or notice to participants. The act of calling a meeting is usually done by preparing an innkalling (the summons or notice), which specifies the date, time, place, and agenda.

In practice, the innkaller is often a role filled by the chair, secretary, or another designated official within an organization, such as a council, board, association, or company. The innkaller is typically responsible for ensuring that the notice is issued in accordance with applicable laws, statutes, or bylaws, and for distributing the necessary sakspapirer (agenda and supporting documents) to attendees ahead of the meeting.

The position and duties of an innkaller can vary by organization. Some bodies formalize the role in their meeting rules, explicitly naming an innkaller, while others perform the task under the title of chair or secretary. The terms innkalling, kallelse, and the act of kalle inn are closely related; innkalling refers to the actual notice, while kallelse is another common word for the summons or invitation.

Contextual usage often appears in municipal, corporate, and association settings in Norway. For example, a municipal council uses an innkaller to issue kallelse for council meetings, while a company board may designate an innkaller to summon directors to a meeting. The concept emphasizes formal notice, proper timing, and the provision of relevant materials to ensure a lawful and orderly meeting.