The Law of Order Blog

If you’ve ever tried to discuss a topic without a main motion on the floor, you’ve probably been reminded by a lover of parliamentary procedure (yes, there are those people)...

So, while you might not be the sort who ever even thinks about running for office—let alone two at a time, there are people who do. There are also people...

Here’s a common parliamentary procedure question: “Can the chair vote?” Robert’s Rules gives us some preliminary help on chair participation with a vague “yes, but only sometimes.” I’d like to take this a...

Let’s be honest. Sometimes parliamentary procedure rules just don’t suit the needs of a specific moment. Maybe they’re too cumbersome. Or perhaps they’re actually hindering business instead of furthering it....

If you’re a member of a board of directors, have you ever wondered what you are supposed to be doing? Maybe you agreed to join the board because you felt...