Links to Parliamentary Procedure Websites:

Parliamentary Procedure:

• American Institute of Parliamentarians (AIP) - The mission of the American Institute of Parliamentarians is to foster, promote and teach the highest standards of parliamentary procedure, in keeping with the principles of parliamentary law and the adopted parliamentary authority.
• Arizona State Association of Parliamentarians (NAP) - Includes information relating to the annual meeting, Arizona state officers, and hot links. Pages for the Central, Southern, and Northern Units are also available.
• Bare Bones Parliamentary Procedure - A table summarizing the parliamentary procedure rules governing eight common motions from Sturgis.
• Baton Rouge Unit of Parliamentarians (NAP) - Lists the dates and times of meetings for this unit of the Louisiana State Association of Parliamentarians, and who to contact to join.
• California State Association of Parliamentarians (NAP) - A division of the National Association of Parliamentarians that features officers, unit goals, events, convention information, feedback, links, and much more.
• California State PTA Hot Tips-Bylaws - Features guidelines from the California bylaws committee. California State PTA publications are also listed.
• Cranford Unit of Parliamentarians (NAP) - This New Jersey Unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians lists meeting places, dates, and times. In addition, a "News" page includes items such as a free education course on Basic Parliamentary Practice.
• Democratic Rules of Order - Description, comparison, and comments about the 7th edition of this 72-page book of parliamentary procedure, written by Fred and Peg Francis.
• General Parliamentary Procedure - The use of parliamentary procedure in the U.S. House of Representatives: Principles of adding amendments, a germaneness test, committee rules, points of order, and a pocket guide on floor procedures.
• Golden Bears Chapter(AIP) - This non-profit voluntary chapter of the American Institute of Parliamentarians in California is dedicated to an improved knowledge of parliamentary procedure.
• Golden Gavel Unit (NAP) - This National Association of Parliamentarians unit is located in Virginia Beach, VA. The site includes a Speaker's Bureau, FAQs about parliamentary procedure and hiring parliamentarians, and Hot Links to other parliamentary sites.
• Green Country Unit (NAP) - This Tulsa, Oklahoma unit lists their officers, bylaws, and unit affiliates. Other topics include news, events, membership, and FAQs.
• Guide To Parliamentary Procedure - Describes how the Associate Student Government (their Student Senate) at Northwestern University uses parliamentary procedure. Topics include: Definitions, parliamentary situations and concepts, motions (classes, descriptions and purposes), and the order of precedence.
• Introduction to Robert's Rules of Order - Parliamentary procedure is defined and its importance is explained. An example of an order of business, the types of motions and how they are presented and voted on are covered.
• Jim Slaughter, Parliamentarian & Parliamentary Consultant - Attorney Jim Slaughter, Certified Professional Parliamentarian-Teacher and Professional Registered Parliamentarian, has served as a parliamentarian and teacher for some of the largest trade unions and associations throughout the United States.
• Knoxville Parliamentary Unit (NAP) - This Tennessee unit of the National Association Of Parliamentarians features articles on community and professional services. Also has membership information related to meetings, benefits, and categories. Details on the 13 ranking motions, steps in handling motions and amendments are also included.
• A Manual of Parliamentary Practice - A complete reprint of the 1812 manual by Thomas Jefferson that was used by the United States Senate. Includes the rules of motions and how they are used.
• McClintock's Parliamentary Resources - Sample agenda, bylaws, motions, chair's script, minutes, audit report; a general resource page on parliamentary procedure.
• More Parliamentary Procedure - Excerpts from book by parliamentarian for the CA State Employees Association General Council, covering principles, objectives, main motion script, bylaws, rules of order, and standing rules.
• National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP) - The National Association of Parliamentarians is dedicated to teaching, promoting, and disseminating the philosophy and principles underlying the rules of deliberative assemblies.
• National Parliamentarian Online - Selected educational articles from the National Parliamentarian, the official quarterly publication of the National Association of Parliamentarians, including the current issue and earlier archived articles.
• Nebraska Association of School Boards - Includes details on making Main Motions, Amendments, and the motion to Reconsider.
• The Official Robert's Rules of Order Web Site - This site includes a short history of Robert's Rules, how an organization can adopt it, the basics of parliamentary procedure, a question and answer forum, and an "Ask the Authors" feature.
• Ohio Association of Parliamentarians - Features meeting days and times, and contact information.
• Oklahoma State Association of Parliamentarians (NAP) - Promoting the study and teaching of parliamentary law, Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, and bringing into closer cooperation all parliamentarians in the State of Oklahoma, with 8 study units across the state.
• Parliament Glossary - A glossary of parliamentary terms and phrases from Australia.
• Parliamentary Associates - Offers advice specifically on parliamentary procedure including unproductive meetings and materials available, with a parliamentary tip.
• Parliamentary Procedure - Advice from Dr. John A. Cagle, California State University, Fresno.
• Parliamentary Procedure According to Robert's Rules - Summaries for the online study of parliamentary procedure and Robert's Rules of Order, including Frequently Asked Questions, charts on motion precedence, and tips for meetings.
• Parliamentary Procedure at a Glance - Includes a chart of motions with their rules, how to run an effective meeting, and keeping minutes.
• Parliamentary Procedure E-Bulletin - Announcements related to current parliamentary procedure information, sites worth visiting, questions and answers, and tips on training FFA, FBLA, SkillsUSA-VICA, BPA, TSA, FCCLA, and HOSA teams for competition.
• Parliamentary Procedure Glossary, Third Edition - A detailed glossary of parliamentary procedure terms and phrases used by the Canada House of Commons. Listed in both English or French.
• Parliamentary Procedure Guards Members' Rights - Advantages of using parliamentary procedure and some popular myths, misconceptions, and mistakes. Includes an outline of a standard order of business and how motions are made and processed.
• Parliamentary Procedure Home Page - This site is hosted by Professional Registered Parliamentarian, Stran L. Trout. It includes parliamentary procedure links, a list of printings of Robert's Rules of Order, Trout's Top Ten Rules of Order, and details on how to fly the American Flag.
• The Parliamentary Procedure Instructional Materials Center - Catalog of parliamentary procedure references and quality teaching resources, workshops, glossary, links, frequently asked questions, how to write minutes, mnemonics, and consulting and materials.
• Parliamentary Procedure Instructional Materials From the University of Illinois - Parliamentary procedure resources from the ITCS Instructional Materials at the University of Illinois. Tested in the classroom for teaching a complete unit, enrichment, independent study, and training a team for competition.
• Parliamentary Procedure Materials From Ohio State University - Parliamentary procedure materials from the Ohio State University Curriculum Materials Service specifically designed for FFA secondary school students.
• Parliamentary Procedure Q & A from NOW - Questions are answered by The National Organization For Women on motions related to a point of information, personal privilege, point of order, a parliamentary inquiry, and debate decorum.
• Parliamentary Procedures at California State University, Chico - General purposes, principles, and parliamentary terms, with examples of how to transact business at meetings and in committees, with chart of descriptive characteristics of motions.
• Parliamentary Procedure-Tulane University ASB - The Associated Student Body (ASB) at Tulane University provides information on: Parliamentary situations and concepts; classes, descriptions, and purposes of motions; and the order or precedence of motions.
• Parliamentary Society of Toronto - A Chapter of the AIP the Society promotes the use of effective, democratic parliamentary practices, good meeting procedures and practices, and the teaching of parliamentary procedure.
• Pennsylvania PTA - Includes details on why parliamentary procedure should be used, defines several basic terms, and lists resources.
• Robert McConnell Productions - Offers videos, books, and procedure advice from a registered parliamentarian at the Dear Parliamentarian column.
• Robert's Rules of Order Revised - The 1915 (Fourth) Edition with slight modifications and enhancements, by the Constitution Society.
• Robert's Rules Online – Parliamentary Procedure - Full text of the 1915 (Fourth) Edition of Robert's Rules of Order, with index and keyword search, lesson outlines and Plan for Study of Parliamentary Law.
• Rules Used By the United States Congress - The parliamentary procedure rules used by the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate are listed.
• SkillsUSA-VICA Parliamentary Procedure Educational Materials - Descriptions of parliamentary procedure educational materials available for secondary and college students for teaching a unit and for preparing for the Chapter Business Procedure Competitive Event.
• Survival Tips on Roberts Rules of Order - Roberts Rules of Order are indispensable to surviving as an officer or a member in an organization. I simplify the needed survival tools to defend your ideas.
• Texas NAACP: Parliamentary Procedure - Overview of parliamentary procedure. Principles, a description of a deliberative assembly, a sample agenda, the procedure for handling a main motion, and the rules for the 13 ranking motions are listed.
• Texas State Association of Parliamentarians (NAP) - This site includes the objectives of the state association and the annual convention date. The Crossroads Unit (Argyle, TX) is featured and lists study meeting dates, and a tip of the month.
• Tips On Parliamentary Procedure - A Certified Parliamentarian describes how to handle a motion at a convention and the purposes of subsidiary and privileged motions.
• Washington State Association of Parliamentarians (NAP) - Charter units from Washington State and their presidents are listed. In addition, new events, parliamentary procedure links, and the history of the association are provided.

Parliamentarians:

• AIP - Locate a Parliamentarian - A listing of Certified Parliamentarians and Certified Professional Parliamentarians who have information pages on the website of the American Institute of Parliamentarians.
• American Institute Of Parliamentarians (AIP) - A source for Certified Parliamentarians and Certified Professional Parliamentarians.
• Bill Stemmons - A Professional Registered Parliamentarian who is a consultant on meetings, conventions, bylaws, voting and elections, presiding, Robert's Rules and other rules of procedure for boards, associations, attorneys, public officials, association officers, and workshops. Simple questions answered without charge.
• C. Alan Jennings - This Professional Registered Parliamentarian offers assistance for conventions and drafting and revising bylaws. He also serves as a presider for meetings, is a trainer for groups, officers and boards, and provides expert testimony at legal proceedings.
• Dorothy K. Graham - A Professional Registered Parliamentarian who serves as a convention parliamentarian, writes and revises bylaws, serves as an instructor, and is a professional presiding officer. Her site also lists the requirements to become a Professional Registered Parliamentarian.
• Dr. John A. Cagle - A Professional Registered Parliamentarian that provides instruction on parliamentary procedure topics, an opportunity to ask questions, and a link to Questions and Answers that have been received and answered.
• Dwayne Roberts - A Professional Registered Parliamentarian answers your questions related to parliamentary procedure. Other parliamentary procedure sites are also listed.
• Eli Mina ( MSc) - A Professional Registered Parliamentarian who is a public speaker, seminar leader, consensus builder ("Peace Maker"), and serves as an impartial meeting chairman.
• Gene Bierbaum (Ph.D.) - Dr. Bierbaum (Professional Registered Parliamentarian and Certified Professional Parliamentarian) is an experienced convention parliamentarian. He teaches workshops on meeting procedures, and provides assistance with bylaws, elections, and scripts for running meetings.
• Harold E. Corbin - This Registered Parliamentarian will provide assistance in making your meetings more productive.
• Helen L. Anderson - This Professional Registered Parliamentarian has over 30 years experience serving organizations on all levels, of all sizes, locally to internationally.
• Hudgins Parliamentary Services - Dick Hudgins is an experienced student of parliamentary procedure. His services include advising officers and members of organizations regarding by-law writing and revisions, agenda preparation and procedure in the handling of motions, as well as teaching civic groups and organizations.
• James H. Stewart - This Professional Registered Parliamentarian offers a range of parliamentary services, management consulting, seminars and lectures. A bio and page of references is provided, along with parliamentary tips.
• Jim Slaughter - Attorney Jim Slaughter, Certified Professional Parliamentarian-Teacher and Professional Registered Parliamentarian, has served as a parliamentarian and teacher for some of the largest trade unions and associations throughout the United States.
• Nancy Sylvester (MA) - A Professional Registered Parliamentarian and Certified Registered Parliamentarian-Teacher who provides advice and consultation on meeting facilitation and procedures.
• National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP) - A source of Registered Parliamentarians and Professional Registered Parliamentarians.
• Parliamentary Associates - Recommends Parliamentarians who can write opinions, interpret bylaws, preside at meetings, serve as a convention parliamentarian, and advise on meeting preparation.
• Paul McClintock - Professional Registered Parliamentarian in Seattle area; help with bylaws, presiding, meeting scripts, with tips and samples.
• Ronald J. Baser (MEd) - A member of NAP and AIP who offers seminars and workshops in meeting management. Former marketing and sales director with managerial experience in business and civic organizations.
• S. Clayton Callaway, Jr. M.D. - A Professional Registered Parliamentarian who provides educational programs and classes. He also serves as a consultant for individuals, boards, and organizations in matters of protocal and procedure.
• Shane D. Dunbar (MEd) - This Professional Registered Parliamentarian and retired teacher conducts activity-oriented parliamentary procedure WORKSHOPS for teachers, secondary and college students, and many other groups (over 500 completed nationwide).

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