Robert's rules of order, newly revised, in brief: updated in accord with the eleventh edition of the complete manual

From the certified authorship team behind Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, a concise and user-friendly tour through the essentials of conducting a meeting.;Part I: WHY HAVE RULES?; Part II: SO YOU'RE GOING TO A MEETING; Part III: VOTING AND ELECTIONS; Part IV: BY LAWS AND OTHER RULES AND HOW TO USE THEM; Part V: BEYOND THE BASICS; Part VI: SO YOU'VE BEEN ELECTED (OR APPOINTED) . . .; INDEX; TABLES. The only authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure, with new and enhanced features, including how to conduct electronic meetings Robert's Rules of Order is the book on parliamentary procedure for parliamentarians and anyone involved in an organization, association, club, or group and the authoritative guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings and assemblies. This newly revised edition is the only book on parliamentary procedure to have been updated since 1876 under the continuing program of review established by General Henry M. Robert himself, in cooperation with the official publisher of Robert's Rules. The eleventh edition has been thoroughly revised to address common inquiries and incorporate new rules, interpretations, and procedures made necessary by the evolution of parliamentary procedure, including new material relating to electronic communication and "electronic meetings."

Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, In Brief was first published in 2005 to meet the need for a simple and short book on parliamentary procedure. This second edition of In Brief is now updated and revised to match the new full edition of Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, also published this year.

Written by the same authorship team behind the officially sanctioned Robert’s Rules of Order, this concise, user-friendly edition takes readers through the rules most often needed at meetings—from debates to amendments to nominations. With sample dialogues and a guide to using the complete edition, Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, In Brief is the essential handbook for parliamentary proceedings.

 

 

The why and wherefore of meeting rules What happens at a meeting? How decisions are made at a meeting: handling motions Debate Amendments Postponing and referring to a committee How can a group change its mind? Voting Nominations and elections What are the basic types of rules? How are rules enforced and how are they suspended? Looking up the rules: how to use Roberts rules of order newly revised Frequently asked questions A summary of motions President or vice-president Secretary Treasurer Board member Committee chairman or member Convention delegate or alternate. An update of the classic parliamentary rules of order presents the protocol behind the orderly conduct of meetings in clear, concise fashion, offering readers easy access to the most important rules The rules you need in a meeting, made simple and easy. The only authorized concise guide