How do I add documents to my meeting for members to review?

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Add general meeting files from the meeting’s Documents tab. If a file supports one agenda item, you can attach it directly to that agenda heading instead.

Before you begin: You need access to the meeting and permission to manage its documents. Members can only see files allowed by the meeting, committee, folder, and document permissions.

Add general meeting documents #

  1. Open Meetings and select the meeting.
  2. Select the Documents tab.
  3. Select Add Documents.
  4. Choose one or both options:
    • Select Select from Document Library to link an existing BoardSite document.
    • Drag files into the upload area to upload new documents.
  5. Review the Selected Documents list.
  6. Select Save Documents.
Add Meeting Documents dialog with Document Library and upload options
Link existing library documents, upload new files, or use both options.

Manage attached documents #

The Documents tab identifies where each file is attached and provides the actions available to you:

  • Quick View opens the document in BoardSite.
  • Download downloads the file when permitted.
  • Include in packet exports controls whether the file is eligible for the board packet.
  • Remove detaches the file from the meeting. It does not necessarily delete the underlying library document.

Attach a document to an agenda item #

  1. Open the meeting’s Agenda tab.
  2. Add a heading or edit an existing heading.
  3. Under Documents, select a file from the Document Library or upload a new file.
  4. Save the agenda item.

Board packet: If the meeting already has a generated packet, BoardSite warns when agenda, minutes, or documents have changed. Regenerate the packet when the published materials change.

Troubleshooting #

  • If Add Documents is missing, ask an administrator to review your meeting-document permissions.
  • If a library document is missing, verify its folder and committee visibility.
  • If a member cannot open a file, confirm that the member can access both the meeting and the document.
  • If a packet is stale, review the included-file checkboxes and regenerate it.

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Updated on August 28, 2026

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