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5 Common Questions About Committees

1. Does Robert’s Rules of Order apply in committees? Some rules can be set aside for committees (small groups of 12 or less). No seconds are required. No debate limits...

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5 Common Questions About Voting

1. Are there different types of majority votes? Yes. Majority means “more than half,” but the threshold number from which a majority is calculated varies depending on the language in...

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How to Make a Point of Information

This is a quick guide on the motion historically called Point of Information—now called Request for Information. The Skinny What motion should you use if you want to obtain information...

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