What do you do when you’re sitting in a meeting, and a member makes a main motion that needs some editing? Perhaps the motion is a good idea, but it’s...
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What do you do when you’re sitting in a meeting, and a member makes a main motion that needs some editing? Perhaps the motion is a good idea, but it’s...
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A point of order is the parliamentary procedure term for “We’re going about this all wrong.” Many of us have had the experience of watching someone yell, “Point of order!”...
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Sending a motion or idea to a committee can be code for “We don’t feel like dealing with this right now” or “Here’s a great way to make sure we...
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There are common mental images that go with the words “parliamentary procedure” or “Robert’s Rules.” One of them is a person waving his arm and yelling “Point of order!” with...
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Remember that previous post on the parliamentary procedure basics for how to make a motion? Here’s “Making Motions – Round 2,” a more detailed guide on the specific language* you should use both...
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