Meeting Protocol Document

MEETING PROTOCOL DOCUMENT

This Meeting Protocol Document ("Protocol") is entered into as of Effective Date: by and between Organization A: and Organization B: .

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Organization A and Organization B desire to establish consistent procedures and standards for planning, conducting and documenting meetings related to the collaborative activities described herein; and

WHEREAS, the parties intend for this Protocol to define responsibilities, quorum and decision-making processes, record retention, confidentiality obligations, and payment arrangements where applicable in connection with meetings held pursuant to this Protocol; and

WHEREAS, the parties have the authority to enter into this Protocol through their duly authorized representatives set forth below.

PARTIES AND CONTACTS

SCOPE OF WORK

The parties agree that meetings held under this Protocol will address the collaborative topics, deliverables and coordination activities described below. The scope includes agenda planning, meeting execution, minute-taking, action tracking, and periodic review of progress.

MEETING SCHEDULE & ADMINISTRATION

Regular meeting frequency (select all that apply):

Weekly    Biweekly    Monthly    Quarterly    Other:

Quorum required for binding decisions:

Agenda submission deadline (days prior to meeting):

DECISION-MAKING AND ACTIONS

Decisions at meetings will be made as follows (check applicable and provide thresholds):

Simple majority of quorum    Unanimous consent    Supermajority:

PAYMENT TERMS

In consideration for services or coordination provided in connection with meetings, the parties agree the following payment terms shall apply.

Late fee for overdue payments: % per month, minimum late fee .

TERM AND TERMINATION

Term start date: . Term end date: .

Either party may terminate this Protocol without cause by providing written notice to the other party not less than days prior to the effective termination date. Termination for material breach may be immediate upon written notice if the breaching party fails to cure within days after receipt of notice specifying the breach.

CONFIDENTIALITY

"Confidential Information" means non-public information disclosed by a party in connection with meetings that is marked confidential or reasonably understood to be confidential. Each party shall (a) use Confidential Information only for purposes of performing obligations under this Protocol; (b) restrict disclosure to employees and contractors with a need to know; and (c) protect such information with reasonable care not less than that used to protect its own confidential information. Confidentiality obligations shall survive termination for a period of years except for information that is required to be retained under law.

RECORD RETENTION

All meeting minutes, supporting materials and action logs shall be retained by the responsible party for a minimum period of years, unless a longer period is required by law or by mutual written agreement.

AMENDMENT

This Protocol may be amended only by written instrument signed by authorized representatives of both parties. Oral modifications shall have no effect.

GOVERNING LAW

This Protocol shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of without regard to conflicts-of-law principles.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Protocol, together with any exhibits or documents expressly incorporated by reference and any subsequent written amendments executed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, whether written or oral.

REPRESENTATIONS

Each party represents and warrants that the person signing below is authorized to bind the party, and that the party has the corporate or organizational authority to enter into and perform this Protocol.

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