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Introduction to Robert's Rules of Order Page 1 of 3 <br />Introduction to Robert's Rules of Order <br />1. What is Parliamentary Procedure? <br />2. Why is Parliamentary Procedure Important? <br />3. Example of the Order of Business <br />4. Motions <br />5. Types of Motions <br />6. How are Motions Presented? <br />7. Voting on a Motion <br />What Is Parliamentary Procedure? <br />It is a set of rules for conduct at meetings, that allows everyone to be heard and <br />to make decisions without confusion. <br />Why is Parliamentary Procedure Important? <br />Because it's a time tested method of conducting business at meetings and public <br />gatherings. It can be adapted to fit the needs of any organization. Today, <br />Robert's Rules of Order newly revised is the basic handbook of operation for <br />most clubs, organizations and other groups. So it's important that everyone <br />know these basic rules! <br />Organizations using parliamentary procedure usually follow a fixed order of business. <br />Below is a typical example: <br />1. Call to order. <br />2. Roll call of members present. <br />3. Reading of minutes of last meeting. <br />4. Officers reports. <br />5. Committee reports. <br />6. Special orders --- Important business previously designated for consideration at <br />this meeting. <br />7. Unfinished business. <br />8. New business. <br />9. Announcements. <br />10. Adjournment. <br />The method used by members to express themselves is in the form of moving motions. <br />A motion is a proposal that the entire membership take action or a stand on an issue. <br />Individual members can: <br />1. Call to order. <br />2. Second motions. <br />3. Debate motions. <br />4. Vote on motions. <br />http://www.robertsrules.org/rulesintroprint.htm 4/16/2015 <br />