Question.
Do you still use the terms “Respectfully submitted” when signing minutes?
Answer.
No. This practice is a carryover from more formal times and is no longer required. RONR11 states on page 471:
“The words Respectfully submitted — although occasionally used — represent an older practice that is not essential in signing the minutes”
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