päevakorda

Päevakord is an Estonian term meaning the list or order of topics to be discussed at a meeting, often referred to as the agenda. It serves as a plan for the proceedings and helps participants anticipate the sequence of discussions, allocate time for each item, and ensure a structured and efficient meeting.

A typical päevakord is prepared by the chair or secretary of the body hosting the meeting. It usually contains a description of each item, the person responsible for presenting it, and an approximate time allocation. The document is distributed to participants before the meeting and may be published publicly in official records. Items often include approvals of minutes, reports, proposals, questions from members, and miscellaneous business.

The concept is widely used in formal settings such as legislative bodies, municipal councils, corporate boards, and associations, but it also appears in less formal organizational gatherings. In parliamentary and official contexts, the päevakord can influence the flow of debate and the order of business for the day. In contrast, the term päe?vakav? refers more generally to the daily schedule or program of activities for a day; the two concepts are related but used in somewhat different contexts.

Etymologically, päe?akord combines the words day (päev) and order or arrangement (kord), reflecting its function as a plan for daily proceedings. The term is integral to administrative procedure in Estonia, supporting transparency, time management, and orderly deliberation. See also: agenda, minutes, meeting procedure.