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!”...
Read MoreA 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!”...
Read MoreSending 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...
Read MoreThere 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...
Read MoreRemember 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...
Read MoreSo, your meeting is rolling along fine. The chairperson begins on time and the preliminaries are dealt with in short order. The first topic on the order of business arrives,...
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