Imbalance number of wooden figures on opposite sides of balance beam; parliamentary majority concept

What Is a Majority Vote?

It’s probably a stretch to say that life is incomplete without a glossary of parliamentary procedure voting terms. But…understanding basic voting concepts is key to tracking with what’s happening in...

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Wooden pentagonal pieces connected by strings; silhouette of person on each pieces; concept: ex-officio members

Quick Guide: Ex-Officio Members

“Ex officio” is one of those governance terms that people use on the regular, assuming they and everyone else knows what it means. But I’ve learned that, more often than...

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Conceptual image person casting a ballot into a box; parliamentary procedure how to make a ballot

How To Make a Ballot

If you have any experience with elections or ballot voting, you know that balloting works best if it’s well-organized. Robert’s Rules and parliamentary procedure agree. Drafting a clear ballot is...

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