Let's say an issue comes before the board. It is openly discussed with many different points of view expressed. When the discussion is complete, a motion is made. Then the board members vote to accept or reject the motion. Whatever the outcome of the vote, the entire board stands behind it. Even the board members that did not want that outcome. That is how a board operates. The minutes should describe the issue, mention the discussion took place, that a motion was made and the outcome of the vote. No one outside the board needs to know what was discussed or who said what. Otherwise board members will not be able to freely discuss their points of view.

There are sensitive issues that occasionally come to the board. Issues involving individuals. All personnel issues obviously have to be kept confidential. And there are other similar examples. The membership needs to know what the board has decided, not how it was decided or who was involved.