The Law of Order Blog

In the world of organizational meetings, taking a vote seems easy… until it isn’t. When a topic is controversial or a vote result is close, knowing the rules on who...

If you think that referring a motion to a committee is a way to ensure that the motion never sees the light of day again, you might be right. Ever...

When it comes to a quorum requirement, most people assume that bigger is always better. But that’s actually not true, and here’s why. First, let’s make sure we are on...

A vote of no confidence in an individual or group is relatively common, or least the idea of taking that type of vote is commonly discussed, even if not acted...

Taking good meeting minutes is a must for groups that want to follow governance best practice. But approving the minutes is just as important as taking them in the first...