Robert's Rules of Order : The Modern Edition

by Robert, Henry M.

• ISBN13: 9780425139288
• ISBN10: 042513928X
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1993-08-01
• Publisher: Berkley Trade

Summary

A simplified, updated version of the classic manual of parliamentary procedure. Rewritten in contemporary language for the modern reader, this clear, concise, easy-to-use edition of the popular reference is an essential tool for organizations of all sizes--from businesses to community groups.

Author Biography

Darwin Patnode, Ph.D., is a past president of the American Institute of Parliamentarians, a Certified Professional Parliamentarian, and a Professional Registered Parliamentarian. In addition to serving as parliamentarian for many organizations, he operates Parliamentarians International, a parliamentary consulting firm.

Table of Contents

Preface to the 10th Edition	p. xix
Introduction	p. xxv
Principles Underlying Parliamentary Law	p. xivii
The Deliberative Assembly: Its Types and Their Rules
The conduct of Business in a Deliberative Assembly
Description of Motions in all Classifications
Meeting and Session
The Main Motion
Subsidiary Motions
Privileged Motions
Incidental Motions
Motions that Bring a Question Again Before the Assembly
Renewal of Motions; Dilatory and Improper Motions
Quorum; Order of Business and Related Concepts
Assignment of the Floor; Debate
Voting
Nominations and Elections
Officers; Minutes and Officers' Reports
Boards and Committees
Mass Meetings; Organization of a Permanent Society
Bylaws
Conventions
Disciplinary Procedures
Charts, Tables and Lists
Index	p. 645
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