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Robert's Rules of Order in Brief » (First Da Capo Press Edition)

Book cover image of Robert's Rules of Order in Brief by Henry M. III Robert

Authors: Henry M. III Robert, Thomas J. Balch, Daniel H. Honemann, William J. Evans
ISBN-13: 9780306813542, ISBN-10: 0306813548
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Date Published: April 2004
Edition: First Da Capo Press Edition

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Author Biography: Henry M. III Robert

Henry M. Robert III is co-author of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 10th Edition, the current and official manual adopted by most organizations to govern their meetings. William J. Evans is co-author of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 10th Edition, the current and official manual adopted by most organizations to govern their meetings. Daniel H. Honemann is co-author of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 10th Edition, the current and official manual adopted by most organizations to govern their meetings. Thomas J. Balch is co-author of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 10th Edition, the current and official manual adopted by most organizations to govern their meetings.

Book Synopsis

A step-by-step guide to the rules for meetings of your club, civic, or charitable organization

Table of Contents

Pt. IWhy have rules?1
Ch. 1The "why and wherefore" of meeting rules3
Pt. IISo you're going to a meeting9
Ch. 2What happens at a meeting?11
Ch. 3How decisions are made at a meeting : handling motions18
Ch. 4Debate28
Ch. 5Amendments38
Ch. 6Postponing and referring to a committee52
Ch. 7How can a group change its mind?57
Pt. IIIVoting and elections63
Ch. 8Voting65
Ch. 9Nominations and elections77
Pt. IVBylaws and other rules and how to use them81
Ch. 10What are the basic types of rules?83
Ch. 11How are rules enforced and how are they suspended?89
Pt. VBeyond the basics97
Ch. 12Looking up the rules : how to use Robert's rules of order newly revised99
Ch. 13Frequently asked questions110
Ch. 14A summary of motions124
Pt. VISo you've been elected (or appointed)133
Ch. 15President or vice-president135
Ch. 16Secretary142
Ch. 17Treasurer152
Ch. 18Board member156
Ch. 19Committee chairman or member160
Ch. 20Convention delegate or alternate166
Index177
Tables185
For help during a meeting198

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