The Law of Order Blog

So, while you might not be the sort who ever even thinks about running for office—let alone two at a time, there are people who do. There are also people...

Here’s a common parliamentary procedure question: “Can the chair vote?” Robert’s Rules gives us some preliminary help on chair participation with a vague “yes, but only sometimes.” I’d like to take this a...

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...