Almost every German agenda ends with Verschiedenes, miscellaneous. In law, this item is almost empty. In 1992 the Federal Labor Court ruled that a works council can pass a valid resolution under Verschiedenes only if all its members are present and none objects. Guides for apartment owners’ meetings give the same advice: no resolutions under Verschiedenes.
In 2014 the Federal Labor Court relaxed its rule for works councils. A new item may now be decided if the council has a quorum, everyone was properly invited, and all members present agree. One member who is present can still keep it off the table.