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Posts Tagged ‘order of business’

Extra rules to add to Robert’s Rules

By Ann Macfarlane | February 3, 2023

Robert’s Rules of Order is a daunting subject for many folks who haven’t yet seen how much it improves meetings. We strive in Jurassic Parliament to distill key information that…

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“Order of Business” says when you can make a motion

By Ann Macfarlane | December 9, 2022 | 1

It is a fundamental principle of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th edition (RONR) that main motions must be taken up at the proper time on the agenda. (A…

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When can you bring up a new topic during a meeting?

By Ann Macfarlane | June 11, 2021

At a recent council meeting I attended, the city issued a proclamation honoring efforts to assist the homeless. In responding to the proclamation, a local pastor asked the council to…

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Essential tips for effective online meetings

By Ann Macfarlane | March 25, 2020

  Moving your meeting online presents special challenges. Here are our best tips for success. Make sure you can meet this way. Refer to state law and your bylaws to…

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Avoiding action in Robert’s Rules

By Ann Macfarlane | November 26, 2019

Guest post by Colette Collier Trohan on how NOT to do things by avoiding action in Robert’s Rules. Many thanks Colette for this useful summary! Have you ever been in…

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Consent agenda: great tool for speedier meetings

By Ann Macfarlane | September 5, 2019

Updated July 19, 2021 One of the most useful tools for efficient meetings is a “consent agenda.” This is a single item of business on a regular agenda that includes…

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