Robert’s Rules of Order
Unraveling the mysteries of “second the motion”
Second the motion—everybody knows how to do that, right? Well, in fact there are some funny ideas floating around about this ordinary act of meeting procedure.
Read MoreAfter amending bylaws, secretary must…
Do you find this dangling headline annoying? Unfortunately bylaws are often left dangling.
Read MoreWhen does chair discuss and vote?
Confusion about the role of the chair at meetings can be widespread. Here are some parameters.
Read MoreGetting your board to buy in to Robert’s Rules
A reader writes, “The city council has never used much parliamentary procedure in our meetings. People speak when they want and sidebar discussions are common.
Read MorePoint of Order and Appeal are heart of democracy
In our view, the motions Point of Order and Appeal are the heart of our democracy.
Read MoreHenry Martyn Robert III, R.I.P.
Announcement from the National Association of Parliamentarians We are deeply saddened to share that Henry M. Robert III, grandson of General Henry M. Robert, author of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised and honorary President of the National Association of Parliamentarians, peacefully passed away the morning of Sunday, January 6. Mr. Robert’s presence and guidance…
Read MoreThey threw him out of Parliament. You can sanction too.
High drama in the House of Commons as Member of Parliament expelled for the day.
Read MoreInterrupting is not allowed at meetings
Interrupting is one of the most common conversational gambits in our American society. It is not allowed at meetings run according to Robert’s Rules of Order.
Read MoreWhat are the duties of the chair?
Under Robert’s Rules of Order, the chair of a meeting has 11 duties.
Read MoreThe board booted me out – but can they?
A reader writes that he was voted off the board of directors of his neighborhood association. On investigation, it turned out that the board didn’t have the right to remove him.
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