dagsordner

Dagsordner is a term used in Danish and Norwegian to denote the items constituting the agenda of a meeting. The singular form dagsorden refers to the overall plan or sequence of the meeting, while the plural dagsordner refers to the specific items on the agenda, or, depending on context, to multiple meetings’ agendas. The concept is closely related to the English term agenda and is central to organizing formal discussions.

Dagsordner are used to structure meetings in a clear and efficient way. They are common in settings such as municipal councils, corporate boards, committees, and other public or private bodies. A well-prepared dagsorden helps participants anticipate topics, allocate time, and identify responsibilities, thereby facilitating orderly decision-making and record-keeping.

A typical dagsorden includes a list of items, often with a title, a proposed presenter or responsible person, a short description or background, and an estimated time. Common sections include approval of the minutes, reports, old business, new business, and decisions or resolutions to be considered. Each item may be linked to relevant documents or references for reference during discussion.

Creation and distribution usually involve the meeting secretary or chair, who drafts the dagsorden and circulates it together with the meeting invitation ahead of the gathering. The dagsorden may be updated up to the start of the meeting, with amendments noted and approved during the proceedings. After the meeting, decisions are recorded in the minutes (protokoll) alongside the corresponding dagsordner.