Meeting Procedures : Parliamentary Law and Rules of Order for the 21st Century

From voting and debating to rules on quorum, this is a complete, modern guide to meeting procedures. Packed with simplified information that avoids jargon, it meets the needs of most non-profit organizations and professional associations. The author emphasizes the principles of meetings and introduces the use of modern technology in meetings. Meeting Procedures Will Prove To Be A Valuable Resource For Many Nonprofit Organizations And Professional Associations. Using A Jargon-free Presentation, Lochrie Emphasizes The Basic Principles Of Meetings, Clearly Shows How Meetings Can Be Conducted Efficiently, And Introduces Readers To The Use Of Modern Technology In Meetings.--jacket. Principles And Rules At Meetings -- Documents Of Authority -- Order Of Business And Agenda -- Main Motions -- Motion To Amend -- Delaying Motions -- Motions That Affect Debate -- Privileged Motions -- Incidental Motions -- Voting Methods -- Nominations And Elections -- Annual Meetings And Conventions -- Questions And Answers. James Lochrie. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. A complete, modern guide to meeting procedures. From voting and debating to rules on quorum, this guidebook is packed with simplified information that avoids jargon, meeting the needs of most non-profit organizations and professional associations. The author emphasizes the principles of meetings and introduces the use of modern technology in meetings "Meeting Procedures will prove to be a valuable resource for many nonprofit organizations and professional associations. Using a jargon-free presentation, Lochrie emphasizes the basic principles of meetings, clearly shows how meetings can be conducted efficiently, and introduces readers to the use of modern technology in meetings."--BOOK JACKET.