Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised in Brief

by Robert III, Henry M.; Evans, William J.; Honemann, Daniel H; Balch, Thomas J

• ISBN13: 9780306813542
• ISBN10: 0306813548
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-04-14
• Publisher: PublicAffairs

Summary

Going to a meeting? Want to know how to take part? Learn quickly and easily! This short, simple book includes: Sample dialogues to get you confidently through motions, nominations, elections, votes, debates, amendments, and more Invaluable tips for keeping meetings orderly and on track A chapter answering the most frequently asked questions Not sure what to do at a meeting? Handy tables at the back of the book tell you just what to say Appointed to a committee? Elected an officer or board member? Chosen as a convention delegate? Chapters on each clearly explain your duties

Author Biography

Henry M. Robert III is co-author of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 10th Edition, the current and official manual adopted by most organizations to govern their meetings. William J. Evans is co-author of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 10th Edition, the current and official manual adopted by most organizations to govern their meetings. Daniel H. Honemann is co-author of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 10th Edition, the current and official manual adopted by most organizations to govern their meetings. Thomas J. Balch is co-author of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 10th Edition, the current and official manual adopted by most organizations to govern their meetings.

Table of Contents

Part I: Why Have Rules?	1	(8)
Chapter 1: The "Why and Wherefore" of Meeting Rules	3	(6)
Part II: So You're Going to a Meeting	9	(54)
Chapter 2: What Happens at a Meeting?	11	(7)
Chapter 3: How Decisions Are Made at a Meeting: Handling Motions	18	(10)
Chapter 4: Debate	28	(10)
Chapter 5: Amendments	38	(14)
Chapter 6: Postponing and Referring to a Committee	52	(5)
Chapter 7: How Can a Group Change Its Mind?	57	(6)
Part III: Voting and Elections	63	(18)
Chapter 8: Voting	65	(12)
Chapter 9: Nominations and Elections	77	(4)
Part IV: Bylaws and Other Rules and How to Use Them	81	(16)
Chapter 10: What Are the Basic Types of Rules?	83	(6)
Chapter 11: How Are Rules Enforced and How Are They Suspended?	89	(8)
Part V: Beyond the Basics	97	(36)
Chapter 12: Looking Up the Rules: How to Use Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised	99	(11)
Chapter 13: Frequently Asked Questions	110	(14)
Chapter 14: A Summary of Motions	124	(9)
Part VI: So You've Been Elected (or Appointed)	133	(44)
Chapter 15: President or Vice-President	135	(7)
Chapter 16: Secretary	142	(10)
Chapter 17: Treasurer	152	(4)
Chapter 18: Board Member	156	(4)
Chapter 19: Committee Chairman or Member	160	(6)
Chapter 20: Convention Delegate or Alternate	166	(11)
Index	177	(8)
Tables	185	(13)
Table A: Handling Motions as Chair	187	(5)
Table B: When Chair Stands and Sits	192	(1)
Table C: Conducting a Meeting as Chair	193	(1)
Table D: Table of Rules Relating to Motions	194	(2)
Table E: Words to Use as a Member	196	(2)
For Help During a Meeting	198