Toolkit for a new parliamentarian

If you are setting out on the path to become a parliamentarian that we describe here, these are the best tools to have. Links current as of publication.

• Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12^th edition, Robert’s Rules Association, published by Public Affairs, an imprint of Perseus Books LLC.  Can order it ring-bound from National Association of Parliamentarians, or laminate and punch 3 holes at office supply stores. Also available on Kindle, useful for searching.
• Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief, 3^rd edition, Public Affairs, an imprint of Perseus Books LLC. A very useful way to slide into Robert’s Rules. Also available on Kindle.
• Fast Track Robert’s Rules of Order, The Brief & Easy Guide to Parliamentary Procedure for the Modern Meeting. Jim Slaughter. Dorling Kindersley. Read our review of this brilliant book.
• Mastering Council Meetings: A Guidebook for Elected Officials and Local Governments, Jurassic Parliament. For elected officials and staff.
• Wait! Wait! Laminated Cheat Sheet with motions chart, Jurassic Parliament. Know what to say in tough situations.
• National Association of Parliamentarians laminated cards Set of six useful cards including vote counts for majority and two-thirds vote.
• Blank 4×6 index cards & pen
• Gavel