What is the first item in the standard order of business?

The first item in the standard order of business typically involves the reading and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. This step is essential because it allows members to review what was discussed and decided previously, ensuring that everyone is on the same page. It establishes a foundation for the current meeting and provides an opportunity to correct any inaccuracies from the last meeting's documentation. Approving the minutes first helps maintain continuity and order in the organization's proceedings.

Following the approval of the minutes, other items such as committee reports and new business can be addressed, but they are built on the context provided by the validated minutes.