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Robert′s Rules For Dummies 2nd Edition
Author(s): C. Alan Jennings PRP (Author)
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
- Publication Date: 20 July 2012
- Edition: 2nd
- Language: English
- Print length: 416 pages
- ISBN-10: 1118294041
- ISBN-13: 9781118294048
Book Description
Discover why Robert’s Rules “rule” If you belong to any type of organization from school board to garden club to bowling league to trade association chances are this book can save you many boring meeting minutes. This friendly guide translates Robert’s Rules of Order, the essential guide for conducting meetings of all types, into principles you can understand and apply the next time “Billy Bully” tries to dominate the discussion or “Debbie Dictator” issues another edict. If you’ve ever been frustrated at the way condominium association business was (or wasn’t) conducted or fidgeted while PTA members debated whether to have goldfish or pencils as prizes for the elementary school carnival, this is the book for you. Written by a Professional Registered Parliamentarian, it covers everything from the basics of bylaws that establish the real framework of your organization to the requirements for a legal meeting, from how to use an agenda to plan your next meeting and keep things on track to voting procedure and putting ideas into motion and so much more. * This new edition is published in response to the revised 11th edition of Robert’s Rules of Order * Techniques for following parliamentary procedures to effectively manage meetings of any size * Helps you stay current with the latest updates to the rules of order and parliamentary procedure Complete with a glossary of parliamentary terms and sample agendas, reports, and minutes, this guide has everything you need but a gavel. Whether you belong to an elite country club or a civic organization, an investment club or a volunteer fire department, when you use the principles in this book, meetings won’t be dominated by the loudest or pushiest member or go on and on and on and on and on …
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From the Back Cover
Navigate the formalities of parliamentary procedure with ease
Need to read up on Robert’s Rules? Relax! This clear, easy-to-use guide makes parliamentary procedure simple to understand and apply. From assembling a quorum and establishing an agenda to making motions and setting up committees, you’ll see how to manage or participate effectively in a meeting ? and get things done!
- It’s parliamentary, my dear ? get the lowdown on what parliamentary procedure is all about (and how to use it to have better meetings)
- Go through the motions ? discover all of the different parliamentary motions that help you turn an idea into an action plan for your group
- The more you know ? find out how to select leaders, serve in an elective or appointive office, remove a problem officer, and start a new organization from scratch
- To debate or not to debate ? get a grip on the debate process, from assigning the floor in different types of assemblies to ballot votes ? and everything in between
Open the book and find:
- A brief history of Robert’s Rules
- Tips for taking care of business without wasting time
- Your voting rights and responsibilities
- The motion to adjourn and the motion to recess
- Nomination procedures, elections, and appointments
- Rules of recording votes and corrections to minutes
- Ways to discipline and remove officers or members
- Why Robert’s Rules “rule”
Learn to:
- Apply the rules of parliamentary procedure in a practical way
- Hold effective meetings that aren’t dominated by the loudest or pushiest member
- Stay on track, take minutes, vote, and more
About the Author
C. Alan Jennings holds a Professional Registered Parliamentarian (PRP) credential from the National Association of Parliamentarians. He is a past president of the Louisiana Association of Parliamentarians, and is a member of the American Institute of Parliamentarians.
