Includes index Electronic book Electronic reproduction. New York PublicAffairs 2020 Available via World Wide Web
Contents:
Why have rules? The why and wherefore of meeting rules So you're going to a meeting What happens at a meeting? How decisions are made at a meeting: handling motions Debate Amendments Postponing and referring to a committee How can a group change its mind? Voting and elections Voting Nominations and elections Bylaws and other rules and how to use them What are the basic types of rules? How are rules enforced and how are they suspended? Beyond the basics Looking up the rules: how to use Roberts rules of order Frequently asked questions A summary of motions So you've been elected (or appointed) ... President or vice-president Secretary Treasurer Board member Committee chairman or member Convention delegate or alternate Appendix A: Words to use as chair Appendix B: When chair stands and sits Appendix C: Conducting a meeting as chair Appendix D: Table of rules relating to motions Appendix E: Words to use as a member
