Today’s fun fact about parliamentary procedure: There’s a little-known option for making a motion—you can draft a motion that includes a “blank,” and members can propose options for that blank...
Read MoreToday’s fun fact about parliamentary procedure: There’s a little-known option for making a motion—you can draft a motion that includes a “blank,” and members can propose options for that blank...
Read More1. Does Robert’s Rules of Order apply in committees? Some rules can be set aside for committees (small groups of 12 or less). No seconds are required. No debate limits...
Read More1. Are there different types of majority votes? Yes. Majority means “more than half,” but the threshold number from which a majority is calculated varies depending on the language in...
Read MoreIf you’re a board member wanting to make the most of your board service this year, today’s post is for you. Here are three quick tips for achieving that goal....
Read MoreThis is a quick guide on the motion to Discharge a Committee. The Skinny What motion should you use to shift a motion or topic that has been referred to...
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