In the world of parliamentary procedure, there’s a common scenario: A member asks to see copies of past meeting minutes, and the group’s secretary says, “Over my dead body.” We all...
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In the world of parliamentary procedure, there’s a common scenario: A member asks to see copies of past meeting minutes, and the group’s secretary says, “Over my dead body.” We all...
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“The ‘ayes’ have it, and the motion is adopted.” Have you ever heard these words announced after a voice vote in a meeting and thought, “Um, no. Pretty sure that motion didn’t...
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In today’s world, there’s one main reason for using online voting: convenience. (Who wouldn’t want to vote from their living room instead of traipsing across town or across the country?) Plus,...
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Raise your hand if you’ve ever heard or said these words: “All those in favor, say ‘aye.’” “All those opposed, say ‘no.’” “Any abstentions?” And just keep your hand up...
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I talk a lot on this blog about Robert’s Rules. But let’s be clear that Robert’s Rules (or your parliamentary authority of choice) is not the end-all, be-all. Truth-be-told, there are many sets...
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