Cheat Sheet – 11 Duties of the Chair

This free Cheat Sheet lists the 11 duties of the chair according to Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th edition. It explains that the chair (who may be called president, mayor, presiding officer—the person running the meeting)  is in charge of procedure, but is not responsible for the decision that the group makes. Give this paper to your leader if they are confused about that point, and are trying to exercise authority beyond their powers.