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Promoting the study and teaching of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised
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Mind Benders and Brain Teasers:
This is where we will post questions and
situations that will test your knowledge of parliamentary procedure. If you
have a parliamentary Mind Bender or Brain Teaser that you would like to share,
send it to mindbenders@parlipro.org
and we will print the best ones here. Unless otherwise noted, the
parliamentary authority is
Robert's Rules of Order
Newly Revised (RONR), 10th edition. The informal parliamentary
opinions expressed here follow general principles of parliamentary law and
Robert's Rules of Order
Newly Revised (RONR), 10th edition, and are based solely on the
brief summary of facts presented, without the benefit of having reviewed the
bylaws and other governing documents. An association's own bylaws,
covenants, Articles of Incorporation, Special Rules of Order, and local or
state laws will supersede what
RONR says. A
significant difference in facts could result in different conclusions being
reached. If there is much at stake, readers are encouraged to seek a formal
written parliamentary opinion from a Professional Registered
Parliamentarian, which includes a thorough review of the organization's
bylaws and governing documents. Nothing here should be construed as an
interpretation of statutory law.

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Answer to Mind Bender for
August 2007:
All references are to
RONR
10th ed.
Question:
A committee was appointed and reported back to the assembly with
recommendations for a fundraiser; a motion was adopted by the assembly
approving plans for the fundraiser. Can this decision be changed later on by
the committee or the assembly? If so, what vote is required?
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Answer:
The committee cannot countermand a
decision of the assembly. Since action on the motion has not yet been
executed, however, the assembly itself could adopt a motion to Rescind or
Amend Something Previously Adopted. With notice at the previous regular
meeting or in the call of the next meeting, such a motion would only take a
majority vote. Without notice it would take a two-thirds vote or the
affirmative vote of a majority of the entire membership.
The secretary may send out notice in the
call of the August meeting, and Two-weeks is probably sufficient unless your
bylaws say otherwise.
Robert's Rules doesn't actually specify a length of time for calling
meetings, but leaves that up to each association to do what fits best. The
bylaws should specify the length of call notice for special meetings, but
many bylaws do not specify the call notice for regular meetings. A special
rule of order adopted by the society could do that. In any case,
Robert's Rules of Order Newly
Revised (RONR), 10th edition, p. 443 specifies that one of the
duties of the secretary is "To send out to the membership a notice of
each meeting, known as the call of the meeting...." Note that the rule
says "each meeting" not just special meetings.
Refer to Robert's
Rules of Order Newly Revised
(RONR), 10th edition, p. 118:
"Instead of being given at a meeting,
a notice can also be sent by mail to every member with the call of the
meeting at which the matter is to come up for action, except where the rules
of the organization provide otherwise. In such a case, the member desiring
to give the notice writes a letter to the secretary alone, requesting that
the notice be sent with the call of the next meeting; and the secretary
should then do this at the expense of the organization." |
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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
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Newly Revised in Brief is a short, simple book that includes:
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Sample dialogues
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nominations, elections, voting, debates, amendments, and more
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Invaluable tips
for keeping meetings orderly and on track
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A chapter
answering the most Frequently Asked Questions
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Handy tables at
the back of the book tell you just what to say
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Appointed to a
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delegate? Chapters on each clearly explain your duties
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RONR throughout
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on the rules most frequently used at meetings. At 176 pages, this handy pocket
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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
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- 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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