Monatsordnung

Monatsordnung is a term used in German-speaking organizations to designate the schedule of business to be addressed during monthly meetings by a council, committee, or board. It functions as a planning and coordination tool, aligning topics, reports, and decisions across the month.

A typical Monatsordnung lists the items to be discussed in the monthly meeting, including recurring items such as approval of minutes, financial reports, and status updates, as well as items requiring a decision, project reports, policy proposals, and issues carried over from the previous month. It may also specify deadlines for submitting documents and the expected sequence of discussions.

Preparation and distribution are usually handled by the secretary or chair. The Monatsordnung is prepared in advance and circulated together with the meeting invitation or agenda package, and it can be revised if new items arise before the meeting.

Relationship to Tagesordnung and organizational rules: the Tagesordnung (agenda for a specific meeting) describes what will be addressed in that individual session, while the Monatsordnung provides a broader monthly planning framework that informs the preparation of the actual meeting agenda. The exact form and use depend on the statutes, bylaws, or internal procedures of the organization.

Usage and scope: Monatsordnungen are common in municipal administrations, associations, foundations, and corporate governance structures. They help ensure regular topics are addressed timely and that ongoing matters are tracked consistently.