The Methods of the Minutes
The Methods of the Minutes

Summary/Abstract: The study concerns the provisions of the Standing Orders of the Sejm relating to the drawing upof minutes of the proceedings of the Sejm and its bodies. The author points out that shorthandreports are the main source of information on the proceedings of sittings, since the minutes of thesittings of the Sejm are kept in the Sejm Archives. The complete, stylistically edited records of theproceedings of committee and subcommittee meetings perform a similar function. The opinionanalyses in detail the content of shorthand reports and minutes, the procedures for drawing themup and amending them. It also outlines the method of publication of materials documenting theproceedings of sittings and meetings. Furthermore, the author addresses the issue of making avail‑able audiovisual material from Sejm sittings and committee and subcommittee meetings.

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