Robert's rules of order, newly revised, in brief
An update of the classic parliamentary rules of order presents the protocol behind the orderly conduct of meetings in clear, concise fashion, offering readers easy access to the most important rules.
| Other Authors: | Robert, Henry M. 1837-1923. |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge, Mass :
Da Capo Press,
2004.
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| Edition: | 1st Da Capo Press ed. |
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Table of Contents:
- Why have rules?
- The why and wherefore of meeting rules
- So you're going to a meeting
- What happens at a meeting?
- How decisions are made at a meeting: handling motions
- Debate
- Amendments
- Postponing and referring to a committee
- How can a group change its mind?
- Voting and elections
- Voting
- Nominations and elections
- Bylaws and other rules and how to use them
- What are the basic types of rules?
- How are rules enforced and how are they suspended?
- Beyond the basics
- Looking up the rules: how to use Roberts rules of order
- Frequently asked questions
- A summary of motions
- So you've been elected (or appointed) ...
- President or vice-president
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Board member
- Committee chairman or member
- Convention delegate or alternate
- Appendix A: Handling motions as chair
- Appendix B: When chair stands and sits
- Appendix C: Conducting a meeting as chair
- Appendix D: Table of rules relating to motions
- Appendix E: Words to use as a member.