This document is a Guidance Note on Meetings of the Board of Directors, issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). It provides detailed explanations, procedures, and practical aspects related to conducting board meetings in accordance with Secretarial Standard (SS-1). The note is useful for company secretaries, directors, and other professionals involved in corporate governance, offering insights into convening meetings, quorum, minutes, and various other procedural matters.