Start the meeting only when the quorum is present. The quorum is set in the bylaws of your organisation.
Have all the members present at the meeting sign their names in the attendance book at the start of the meeting. These names will be entered into the minutes.
Ensure that the agenda is being followed with the time limits strictly adhered to.
Instruct the secretary or assistant to write down the main points of the meeting, including any motions and resolutions which will be incorporated into the minutes.
Ask at the end of the formal meeting if anyone has any other matters to add.
Fix the date for the next meeting and formally close the meeting.
Watch this short video in which Efua Elens-Edeh explains how to conduct an effective board meeting: