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Parliamentary Procedure: What does it mean and why is it important?Puzzled by Parlipro? Tongue-tied by motions? Perplexed by whether a motion is debatable or amendable? Who came up with the rules of parliamentary procedure anyway? With our online tutorial, here's a chance to learn a thing or two about motions and parliamentary procedure, courtesy of the public domain version of Robert's Rules of Order Revised, Fourth Edition.

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According to Robert's Rules of Order, parliamentary procedure is based on the consideration of the rights of the majority, the rights of the minority (especially a large minority greater than one-third), the rights of individual members, the rights of absentee members, and the rights of all of these groups taken together.

This website www.parlipro.org is dedicated to advancing the knowledge of parliamentary procedure, which can be fun, as well as educational. Some of the educational material on this website comes from Robert's Rules of Order Revised, Fourth Edition. This is an important book, mostly consistent with all later editions, and can be helpful in the study of parliamentary procedure; however, the most current edition of the work of Henry M. Robert is Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (RONR), 10th Edition © 2000, which is the truly definitive source of information about parliamentary procedure.

If the bylaws* of an organization specify RONR as the adopted parliamentary authority, then that book should be used. The Fourth edition can serve as a useful reference tool but, by all means, get a copy of the current edition of RONR; it contains much information and details not available in the Fourth Edition.

The information presented on this website is believed to be accurate and is intended to provide some of the basics of parliamentary procedure, but is not intended to be complete. RONR is a 704 page reference book, where you can find the facts and details about things that spark your interest.

How can a professional parliamentarian help you? A professional parliamentarian can serve your organization as a Meeting Parliamentarian, Convention Consultant, Written Parliamentary Opinions, Bylaws Writing and Interpretation, Parliamentary Procedure Workshops, and serving as a Professional Presiding Officer. Click here if you would like to read additional information about these services. One of the organizations recently served is the Goshen Animal Welfare League.

You may wish to consult with a professional parliamentarian in your area for more information. For a reference, contact:

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Or contact the Oklahoma State Association of Parliamentarians or the Sooner Unit, a local study unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians.

As time goes by, we will be adding additional interactive features to this website, designed to test one's knowledge, as well as other material designed to inform and educate on the basics of parliamentary procedure. Come back often and check on our progress.

* [The 1915, Fourth Edition, of Robert's Rules of Order Revised, uses the hyphenated spelling "by-laws". The current, 10th edition, of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (RONR), uses "bylaws". Although many bylaws (by-laws) still spell it with a hyphen, the current usage is without a hyphen.]

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"It is recommended that each officer of an organization obtain a copy of the 176 page Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised in Brief (RONRIB) to use as a meeting guide. Interested members who wish to participate fully in meetings will find it to be invaluable. This 'in brief' book is one of the best values around! For more in-depth information, you will also want a paperback copy of the 704 page Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (RONR) to be used as a reference (when more information is needed), which the 'in brief' book cross references and refers to by page and line number. If you are serious about parliamentary procedure, buy the long-lasting hardcover edition of RONR as a reference book for your personal library. RONR is the book to use if Robert's Rules of Order is designated in your bylaws as your parliamentary authority."

-- Rod G Davidson, Professional Registered Parliamentarian

Going to a meeting but not sure what to do or say? Inexperienced, but want to know how to take part? Learn quickly and easily! Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised in Brief is a short, simple book that includes:

  • Sample dialogues to get the presiding officer and members confidently through motions, nominations, elections, voting, debates, amendments, and more

  • Invaluable tips for keeping meetings orderly and on track

  • A chapter answering the most Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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

  • Abundant cross-references to the standard RONR throughout if more in-depth information is needed.

Finally! Published in 2004, this simple and concise, user-friendly guide covers the basics of conducting and participating in meetings of any size. Written by the same authorship team as Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (RONR), this short easy-to-read guide covers the essentials on the rules most frequently used at meetings. At 176 pages, this handy pocket manual is roughly one-fourth the number of pages of RONR, yet this brief guide is entirely consistent with the larger 704 page RONR, something that cannot be said for other short books on parliamentary procedure.

RONR, Henry M. Robert's classic guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings, was originally published in 1896 and has sold close to 5 million copies in nine editions. This 704 page, 10th edition, Parliamentary Authority will continue the book's reputation as the gold standard of meeting procedure for professional parliamentarians and novice club presidents and members alike. When you need the details, this is the book to get!

Each order from this website includes a FREE leaflet of "Basic Parliamentary Information" - This handy reference card includes charts summarizing the basic characteristics of motions, the procedure and wording used in handling a main motion, a sample agenda/order of business, and information on voting and amendments. Keep this reference card handy in your pocket or purse!

 

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