dagordningsläggning

dagordningsläggning is a Swedish term that refers to the process of creating and adopting an agenda for a meeting, board, parliament, or other deliberative body. The word is composed of dagordning, meaning “agenda” or “schedule of items,” and läggning, meaning “setting” or “placing.” In practice, dagordningsläggning involves selecting the topics to be discussed, ordering them, and deciding on the timing and format of each item.

In a typical parliamentary context, a committee or the full chamber will submit a proposal for the day's agenda. The proposal is read aloud or displayed, and each member can propose amendments. A vote then decides whether the agenda is accepted as submitted or altered. The procedure is designed to ensure transparency and control over the order of business, preventing sudden changes or last‑minute additions. The accepted dagordning is often printed and distributed beforehand so that participants can prepare.

Other organizations, such as corporate boards, unions, or civic councils, follow similar procedures, though the exact steps may vary. Some bodies use an agenda committee that drafts the dagordning, while others allow each member to propose items. Electronic tools now often handle scheduling, but the principle remains the same: a negotiated and agreed order of business that governs the conduct of the meeting.