Robert’s Rules

When we think of Parliamentary procedure, we usually think immediately of Robert’s Rules of Order or RRO.  RRO sets out the parliamentary rules that any group or organization can adopt as a guide to conducting an organized and manageable meeting.   RRO make a meeting meaningful and productive in an orderly fashion.  RRO provides guidance for most organizational functions, including:

  • Establishing an organization and the rules that govern it
  • Presiding over and participating in organizational meetings, including making motions and debating motions
  • Calling for and conducting elections within the organization

Source:  The ABC’s of Parliamentary Procedure

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