Nesmith Library

Robert's rules, by C. Alan Jennings, PRP

eng

index present

non fiction

Robert's rules

handbooks

by C. Alan Jennings, PRP

For dummies, a Wiley brand

Demystifies the rules of parliamentary procedure in clear, simple language and shows you how to keep meetings organized, efficient, and on track

Introduction -- pt.1: It's parliamentary, my dear: participating effectively in meetings -- 1. Following the rules (Robert's that is) -- 2. Defining the organization: bylaws and other rules -- 3. Meetings: making group decisions -- 4. Notice and a quorum -- 5. Ordering business: the agenda -- pt.2: Motions: putting ideas into action -- 6. Main motions: proposing ideas for group action -- 7. Debate: discussing the pros and cons of ideas -- 8. Making group decisions: voting on the motion -- 9. Subsidiary motions: helping to process the main motion -- 10. Privileged motions: getting through the meeting -- 11. Incidental motions: dealing with questions of procedure -- 12. Looking at motions that bring a question again before the assembly -- pt. 3: Getting involved in leadership -- 13. Who's going to do the work? Following nomination procedures -- 14. Holding elections and making appointments -- 15. Running the show: officers and directors -- 16. Gearing up for the real action: committees -- 17. Reporting to your organization -- 18. Disciplining and removing officers or members -- 19. Starting a new association -- 20. The convention of delegates: a special kind of assembly -- pt.4: The part of tens -- 21. Ten (plus two) meeting procedure myths -- 22. Ten tips for presiding officers -- 23. Ten motion mistakes to avoid -- 24. Ten custom rules to consider -- 25. Ten considerations for electronic meetings -- Appendix: Glossary of parliamentary terms