The Association of Governing Boards has republished guidance on consent agendas for board meetings, urging boards to consolidate routine items into single approvals to free meeting time for strategic oversight. The AGB resource walks trustees through best practices for identifying items suitable for consent and preserving transparency through clear documentation and member access. Why it matters: as boards grapple with heightened political scrutiny and complex compliance tasks, practical governance tools like consent agendas can reduce procedural friction and improve focus on high-stakes issues such as presidential searches, accreditation choices and financial risk.