“An agenda is a plan for a meeting. . . . A written agenda helps a leader make sure the most important matters are considered and helps ensure that the meeting time is used wisely. It also helps him direct the meeting in an orderly manner” (Priesthood and Auxiliary Leaders’ Guidebook, 20).

“Meetings should not be longer than needed” (Church Handbook of Instructions, Book 2, 314).

Sample agenda for class presidency meeting (see also Church Handbook of Instructions, Book 2, 314):

Pray Read a verse from the scriptures Leadership training Report on assignments Discuss counsel from priesthood leaders Counsel together about how to bless individual class members Plan for upcoming events Give new assignments* Pray *“If too little time is available to discuss all of the items, [the leader] puts some of them on the agenda for the next meeting” (Priesthood and Auxiliary Leaders’ Guidebook, 20).