The Law of Order Blog

If I gave you an either-or choice of (a) memorize all of Robert’s Rules or (b) remember three guiding principles, I’m going to go out on a limb and bet...

This is a quick guide on how to break a meeting rule if it is not serving your interests. The Skinny What motion should you use to break a rule...

If you’re thinking you might be in the market for a parliamentarian, but you’re afraid of making your situation worse or getting yourself into a super-picky-about-Robert’s-Rules mess—this post should clarify...

This is a quick guide on how to take a break during a meeting if people are tired or hungry, if members need to caucus, or if tensions are high....

This is a quick guide on how to end a meeting. A meeting can be concluded at a set time, or once all of the items on the agenda have...