Parliamentary Corner Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/shows/?show=parlicrn Getting around in meetings Parliamentary Corner is designed to help you get around in meetings. You go to meetings to get out of them what you want without wasting time. This podcast will help you do that. en Lawrence Cisar Lawrence Cisar ljc@tbc.t-com.ne.jp http://psstatic.podshow.com/images/shows/9946/shows/small/parlicrn.jpg?82e9bbaa1b7abed09176df6f28c964e2 Parliamentary Corner http://www.mevio.com/shows/?show=parlicrn Podcast no Parliamentary, procedure, meeting, rules, order Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:59:31 -0800 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss PodShow PDN ljc@tbc.t-com.ne.jp webmaster@podshow.com Decorum Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=135849&tId=2 Decorum

  1. Decorum

    A. Basic Principles

    B. Violation of Decorum

  2. Summary

Robert Rules of Order Newly Revised by Henry M. Robert, William J. Evans, Daniel H. Honemann, Thomas J. Balch. Perseus Publishing: Cambridge, Massachusetts. 2000

The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure by Alice Sturgis. McGraw-Hill. 2001

Meeting Procedures by James Lochrie. Scarecrow Press, Inc: Lanham, Maryland. 2003

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]]> This episode takes a brief look at Decorum. This episode takes a brief look at Decorum. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:55:16 -0800 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/9946/episodes/135849/parlicrn-135849-12-10-2008.mp3 Minutes Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=133814&tId=2 Minutes

  1. Introduction

  2. What are Minutes

  3. Basic Information

    A. Type of meeting

    B. Name of the society

    C. Date, time, and place

    D. Chair and secretary names

    E. Information about the previous minutes

  4. Listing Actions

    A. All Main Motions

    B. Disposition of motions

    C. Secondary motions when needed for completeness

    D. Notices given

    E. Points of Order and Appeals

    F. Hour of adjournment

    G. Counted votes

    H. Committee reports so ordered

  5. Material not included

    A. Seconders

    B. Proceedings of committees

    C. Debate

  6. Published Minutes

  7. Other Authorities

  8. Summary

    Cannon's Concise Guide to Rules of Order by Hugh Cannon. Authors Choice Press. 2001

    Meeting Procedures by James Lochrie. Scarecrow Press: Oxford, UK. 2003

    Robert Rules of Order Newly Revised by Henry M. Robert, William J. Evans, Daniel H. Honemann, Thomas J. Balch. Perseus Publishing: Cambridge, Massachusetts. 2000

    The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure by Alice Sturgis. McGraw-Hill. 2001

    Mina's Guide to Minute Taking by Eli Mina. Eli Mina Consulting: Vancouver, B.C. 2004

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]]> This episode delves into taking minutes including what goes into them and what should be excluded. This episode delves into taking minutes including what goes into them and what should be excluded. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:53:50 -0800 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/9946/episodes/133814/parlicrn-133814-11-22-2008.mp3 Reconsideration Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=131921&tId=2 Reconsideration

  1. Introduction

  2. What is Reconsideration

  3. Standard Descriptive Characteristics under Robert's

  4. Further Rules

  5. Forms and Examples

  6. Other Authorities

  7. Summary


Cannon's Concise Guide to Rules of Order by Hugh Cannon. Authors Choice Press. 2001

Meeting Procedures by James Lochrie. Scarecrow Press: Oxford, UK. 2003

Robert Rules of Order Newly Revised by Henry M. Robert, William J. Evans, Daniel H. Honemann, Thomas J. Balch. Perseus Publishing: Cambridge, Massachusetts. 2000

The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure by Alice Sturgis. McGraw-Hill. 2001


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]]> This episode looks at the motion to Reconsider. This episode looks at the motion to Reconsider. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:35:30 -0800 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/9946/episodes/131921/parlicrn-131921-11-07-2008.mp3 Henry M. Robert Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=130431&tId=2 This episode is a birograpy of Henry M. Robert.

 

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]]> This episode is a biography of Henry M. Robert. This episode is a biography of Henry M. Robert. Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:31:57 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/9946/episodes/130431/parlicrn-130431-10-25-2008.mp3 Meeting Officers Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=128365&tId=2 Officers for Meetings

  1. Introduction

  2. Essential officers

    A. Chair

    B. Secretary

  3. Adjunct officers

    A. Sargeant-at-arms

    B. Page

    C. Timer

    D. Social

  4. What balance is needed

    A. Size

    B. Internal Relations

  5. Summary

Cannon's Concise Guide to Rules of Order by Hugh Cannon. Authors Choice Press. 2001

Meeting Procedures by James Lochrie. Scarecrow Press: Oxford, UK. 2003

Robert Rules of Order Newly Revised by Henry M. Robert, William J. Evans, Daniel H. Honemann, Thomas J. Balch. Perseus Publishing: Cambridge, Massachusetts. 2000

The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure by Alice Sturgis. McGraw-Hill. 2001



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]]> This episodes looks at what officials you need for your meeting. There are the required ones and the extra ones. This episodes looks at what officials you need for your meeting. There are the required ones and the extra ones. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:35:55 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/9946/episodes/128365/parlicrn-128365-10-10-2008.mp3 Committees Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=126892&tId=2 Committees

  1. Introduction

  2. What is a committee

  3. Types of committees

    A. Standing Committee

    B. Special Committee

  4. How to set up a committee

  5. How to pick members for the committee

  6. What is the right size of a committee

  7. What is the charge of the committee

  8. How long does a committee last

    A. Standing

    B. Special

  9. When can a special committee not be set up

  10. Summary

    Cannon's Concise Guide to Rules of Order by Hugh Cannon. Authors Choice Press. 2001

    Meeting Procedures by James Lochrie. Scarecrow Press: Oxford, UK. 2003

    Riddick's Rules of Procedure by Floyd M. Riddick and Miriam H. Butcher. Charles Scribner's Sons: New York. 1985

    Robert Rules of Order Newly Revised by Henry M. Robert, William J. Evans, Daniel H. Honemann, Thomas J. Balch. Perseus Publishing: Cambridge, Massachusetts. 2000

    The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure by Alice Sturgis.  McGraw-Hill. 2001



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]]> This episode is an overview of Committtess. This episode is an overview of Committtess. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:53:33 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/9946/episodes/126892/parlicrn-126892-09-26-2008.mp3 Parliamentary Journal Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=125408&tId=2 The Parliamentary Journal

  1. Introduction

  2. Journals in the Parliamentary world

    A. AIP

    B. NAP

  3. What is the Parliamentary Journal

    A. Type of Publication

        1. Originally Newsletter format

        2. Now small sized magazine

    B. Sample Content

        1. Now only articles

        2. Originally news and articles

    C. History

        1. Started 1960

        2. Several different Editors

        3. Always a quarterly

    D. Versions

        1. Printed

        2. Electronic

  4. Summary

Parliamentary Journal Editor's email: PJ@AIPparl.org

American Institute of Parliamentarians web site: www.AIPparl.org

My Contact Information

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]]> This episode looks the the Parliamentary Journal which is published by the American Institute of Parliamentarians. This episode looks the the Parliamentary Journal which is published by the American Institute of Parliamentarians. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:40:00 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/9946/episodes/125408/parlicrn-125408-09-10-2008.mp3 Bylaws - Amending and Revising Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=124028&tId=2 Bylaws – Amending and Revising

  1. Introduction

  2. Amending versus Revising

  3. Process of Amending

    A. rules in the bylaws

    B. rules in the PA

  4. Process of Revising

    A. rules in the bylaws

    B. rules in the PA

  5. Time line issues

  6. Summary

  

Cannon's Concise Guide to Rules of Order by Hugh Cannon. Authors Choice Press. 2001

Meeting Procedures by James Lochrie. Scarecrow Press: Oxford, UK. 2003

Riddick's Rules of Procedure by Floyd M. Riddick and Miriam H. Butcher. Charles Scribner's Sons: New York. 1985

Robert Rules of Order Newly Revised by Henry M. Robert, William J. Evans, Daniel H. Honemann, Thomas J. Balch. Perseus Publishing: Cambridge, Massachusetts. 2000

The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure by Alice Sturgis. McGraw-Hill. 2001


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]]> This episode looks at the process of amending and revising bylaws. Knowing the difference between the two is very important. Knowing how to do them… This episode looks at the process of amending and revising bylaws. Knowing the difference between the two is very important. Knowing how to do them is also very important. Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:05:00 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/9946/episodes/124028/parlicrn-124028-08-28-2008.mp3 Bylaws -- Writing Them Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=122381&tId=2 Bylaws – Writing them


  1. Introduction

  2. Overview

  3. Appointing a committee

  4. Using a standard template

    A. RONR

    B. TSC

    C. Lochrie

    D. Government

    E. Higher body

  5. Customizing them to fit

  6. Adopting them the first time

  7. Summary

    Cannon's Concise Guide to Rules of Order by Hugh Cannon. Authors Choice Press. 2001

    Meeting Procedures by James Lochrie. Scarecrow Press: Oxford, UK. 2003

 

    Riddick's Rules of Procedure by Floyd M. Riddick and Miriam H. Butcher. Charles Scribner's Sons: New York. 1985

    Robert Rules of Order Newly Revised by Henry M. Robert, William J. Evans, Daniel H. Honemann, Thomas J. Balch. Perseus Publishing: Cambridge, Massachusetts. 2000

    The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure by Alice Sturgis. McGraw-Hill. 2001


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]]> This episode takes a brief look at the process of writing bylaws for a new organization and adopting them. This episode takes a brief look at the process of writing bylaws for a new organization and adopting them. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:12:55 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/9946/episodes/122381/parlicrn-122381-08-15-2008.mp3 Bylaws -- The Basics Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=120356&tId=2 Bylaws – What are they and what do they contain

  1. Introduction

  2. Overview

  3. What are Bylaws

    A. What do they contain

    B. Where do they rank

  4. Bylaws vs Bylaws and Constitution

  5. Basic Contents of the Bylaws

    A. Name

    B. Object

    C. Members

    D. Officers

    E. Meetings

    F. Executive Board

    G. Committees

    H. Parliamentary Authority

    I. Amendment

    J. Additional

  6. Summary

Cannon's Concise Guide to Rules of Order by Hugh Cannon. Authors Choice Press. 2001

Meeting Procedures by James Lochrie. Scarecrow Press: Oxford, UK. 2003

Riddick's Rules of Procedure by Floyd M. Riddick and Miriam H. Butcher. Charles Scribner's Sons: New York. 1985

Robert Rules of Order Newly Revised by Henry M. Robert, William J. Evans, Daniel H. Honemann, Thomas J. Balch. Perseus Publishing: Cambridge, Massachusetts. 2000



The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure by Alice Sturgis. McGraw-Hill. 2001


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]]> This episode begins a look at bylaws. This is an overview of what the bylaws are and what they contain. This episode begins a look at bylaws. This is an overview of what the bylaws are and what they contain. Sat, 02 Aug 2008 17:07:00 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/9946/episodes/120356/parlicrn-120356-07-29-2008.mp3 Parliamentary Opinions Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=118842&tId=2 Parliamentary Opinions

  1. Introduction

  2. What are opinions

  3. Who writes opinions

  4. What is a good format

  5. Opinions for all

    A. from the PJ

    B. From the NP

    C. Books of Opinions

  6. Summary

AIP Website

    http://www.AIPparl.org

NAP Website

    http://parliamentarians.org

Mary Randolph can be contacted at Parliamentary Resources mlrandolph@msn.com.


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]]> A brief look at what Parliamentary Opinions are and how to write them. There is also a look at sources for Parliamentary Opinions. A brief look at what Parliamentary Opinions are and how to write them. There is also a look at sources for Parliamentary Opinions. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:36:23 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/9946/episodes/118842/parlicrn-118842-07-15-2008.mp3 Motions That Should Not Be Used Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=117095&tId=2 Motions that should not be used

  1. Introduction

  2. Overview

  3. Object to Consideration

    A. does not allow any discussion

    B. Can be disposed of by other means

  4. Reconsider and Enter on the Minutes

    A. Let's a minority of two control the actions of the group

    B. Is hard to understand

  5. Previous Question

    A. Cuts off debate

    B. Is not allowed in committees so why allowed in the decision making

  6. Table

    A. Widely misunderstood

    B. Rarely used for emergencies

  7. Summary

Cannon's Concise Guide to Rules of Order by Hugh Cannon. Authors Choice Press. 2001

Meeting Procedures by James Lochrie. Scarecrow Press: Oxford, UK. 2003

Robert Rules of Order Newly Revised by Henry M. Robert, William J. Evans, Daniel H. Honemann, Thomas J. Balch. Perseus Publishing: Cambridge, Massachusetts. 2000



The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure by Alice Sturgis. McGraw-Hill. 2001


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]]> This episode looks at motions that should not be used and why they should not be used. This episode looks at motions that should not be used and why they should not be used. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:29:00 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/9946/episodes/117095/parlicrn-117095-06-29-2008.mp3 Adopting an Authority Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=115575&tId=2 Adopting an Authority

  1. Introduction

  2. Overview of adopting an authority

  3. Questions to ask

    A. What type of society do we have

    B. What do others in our field use?

    C. What are our special needs?

    D. What is available in our area?

  4. Looking at the standard versions

    A. Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised

    B. The Standard Code

    C. Meeting Procedures

    D. Demeter's Blue Book

  5. Other Manuals

  6. Will a special version help you

  7. Who makes the final decision

  8. Summary

Resources

http://www.agreatmeeting.com/

http://www.parliamentaryprocedure.org/

http://parliamentarians.org/

http://www.robertsrules.com/cp/Scripts/ASP/forum/ 

http://www.paulmcclintock.com/resources.htm

http://pzen.northwest.net/index.php?main_page=page_56&zenid=719aki230lrht77a1pprbn7tq3

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]]> This episode looks at what needs to be considered when adopting a Parliamentary Authority. This episode looks at what needs to be considered when adopting a Parliamentary Authority. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:22:00 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/9946/episodes/115575/parlicrn-115575-06-13-2008.mp3 AIP Annual Session Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=114855&tId=2 Annual Session of AIP


  1. Introducation

  2. Overview

  3. First Day

  4. Second Day

  5. Love to amend bylaws

  6. Educational Sessions

  7. Information about 2008

  8. Summary

AIP Contact Information

Web site: http://www.parliamentaryprocedure.org/

E-mail: aip@parliamentaryprocedure.org


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]]> A brief look at AIP Annual Sessions with specific reference to 2008. A brief look at AIP Annual Sessions with specific reference to 2008. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:40:40 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/9946/episodes/114855/parlicrn-114855-06-06-2008.mp3 The Standard Code Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=113490&tId=2 The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure


  1. Instroduction

  2. Overview

  3. Why another book

  4. Strengths

  5. Weaknesses

  6. Summary

The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure by Alice Sturgis.

McGraw-Hill. 2001


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]]> A quick look at one the standard parliamentary authorities. A quick look at one the standard parliamentary authorities. Fri, 23 May 2008 19:33:07 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/9946/episodes/113490/parlicrn-113490-05-23-2008.mp3 Characteristics of Motions Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=111801&tId=2 Characteristics of Motions

  1. Introduction

  2. Overview

  3. RONR lists eight – Standard Descriptive Characteristics

    A. Over what and yields to what

    B. Applicable to what and what is applicable to it

    C. Do you need the floor

    D. Need a second

    E. Debatable

    F. Amendable

    G. Vote required

    H. Reconsideration rules

  4. Lochrie has seven – Motion Characteristics

    A. Second

    B. Debatable

    C. Amendable

    D. Vote

    E. Interrupt

    F. Renewed

    G. Reconsideration

  5. TSC uses eight – Rules Governing the Motion

    A. Interrupt

    B. Second

    C. Debatable

    D. Amendable

    E. Vote

    F. Precedence

    G. Applies to what motions

    H. What motions apply to it

  6. Cannon – Procedural Requirements

    A. Debatable

    B. Vote

    C. Amendable

    D. Variations

    E. Comments

  7. Summary

]]> This episode talks about the characteristics of motions as found in four different parliamentary authorities. This episode talks about the characteristics of motions as found in four different parliamentary authorities. Sat, 10 May 2008 01:36:11 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/9946/episodes/111801/parlicrn-111801-05-10-2008.mp3 Suspend the Rules Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=109915&tId=2 Suspend the Rules

  1. Introduction

  2. Standard Characteristics

    A. Can be a main motion or when applied to pending question

    B. Can be applied to anything except bylaws and FPPL.

    C. Need the floor

    D. Need a second

    E. No debate

    F. Not amendable

    G. Two-thirds vote

    H. Cannot be reconsidered

  3. Additional Rules

    A. Content – must contain the purpose but not the rule(s)

    B. If adopted, the moving member has the floor to do the action needed.

    C. If voted down, that particular motion cannot be made at the same meeting except by unanimous consent.

    D. May be renewed if there is an adjournment.

    E. Cannot suspend a rule in the bylaws unless the bylaws allow

    F. Cannot suspend FPPL.

    G. Cannot suspend rules protecting absentees or basic rights

    H. Cannot vote to dispense with the standard order of business.

    I. Rules of order require a two-thirds vote.

    J. Standing rules require majority vote except for a convention.

    K. Unanimous consent can be used

  4. Other Authorities

  5. Examples

  6. Summary


Cannon's Concise Guide to Rules of Order by Hugh Cannon. Authors Choice Press. 2001

Meeting Procedures by James Lochrie. Scarecrow Press: Oxford, UK. 2003

Riddick's Rules of Procedure by Floyd M. Riddick and Miriam H. Butcher. Charles Scribner's Sons: New York. 1985

Robert Rules of Order Newly Revised by Henry M. Robert, William J. Evans, Daniel H. Honemann, Thomas J. Balch. Perseus Publishing: Cambridge, Massachusetts. 2000


The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure by Alice Sturgis. McGraw-Hill. 2001



www.parliamentariancorner.com

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]]> This episode looks at the motion to Suspend the Rules. This is a very simple look at it. This episode looks at the motion to Suspend the Rules. This is a very simple look at it. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:59:50 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/9946/episodes/109915/parlicrn-109915-04-25-2008.mp3 Review: A Great Meeting Needs A Great Chair Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=107650&tId=2 Review: A Great Meeting Needs A Great Chair!

  1. Introduction

  2. Overview

  3. Division I

    A. Preparing the Agenda

    B. Starting the Meeting

    C. Handling Reports

    D. Handling Main Motions

    E. Recognizing Members

    F. Handling Debate

    G. Taking Votes

    H. Closing the Meeting

    I. Handling Other Motions

  4. Division II

    A. Motions to Raise Urgent Issues

    B. Motions to Control Debate

    C. Motions to Protect Rights

    D. Motions to Choose Voting Methods

    E. Motions to Delay Action

    F. Motions to Vary the Procedures

    G. Motions to Re-Examine

    H. Motions Charts and Rules

  5. Notes

  6. Summary

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]]> This episode looks at the fourth book in the A Great Meeting Needs series. This episode looks at the fourth book in the A Great Meeting Needs series. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:33:25 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/9946/episodes/107650/parlicrn-107650-04-11-2008.mp3 Decorum Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=105256&tId=2 Decorum

  1. Introduction

  2. Dictionary Defintions

  3. Parliamentary Authorities Definitions

    A. RONR

    B. Sturgis

    C. Lochrie

    D. Cannon

  4. What is not in Decorum

  5. How the Chair should handle

  6. Summary

Cannon's Concise Guide to Rules of Order by Hugh Cannon. Authors Choice Press. 2001

Meeting Procedures by James Lochrie. Scarecrow Press: Oxford, UK. 2003

Riddick's Rules of Procedure by Floyd M. Riddick and Miriam H. Butcher. Charles Scribner's Sons: New York. 1985

Robert Rules of Order Newly Revised by Henry M. Robert, William J. Evans, Daniel H. Honemann, Thomas J. Balch. Perseus Publishing: Cambridge, Massachusetts. 2000


The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure by Alice Sturgis.

McGraw-Hill. 2001


www.parliamentariancorner.com

email: ljc@tbc.t-com.ne.jp

]]> This episode looks at Decorum in the various Parliamentary Authorities. This episode looks at Decorum in the various Parliamentary Authorities. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:48:00 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/9946/episodes/105256/parlicrn-105256-03-24-2008.mp3 Duties of the Chair Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=103899&tId=2 Duties of the Chair

  1. Introduction

  2. 11 Duties of the chair according to RONR

            A. Open the meeting on time

            B. To announce the order of business in the proper order

            C. To recognize members entitled to the floor.

            D. To state and put to vote all legitimate questions and announce the results

            E. To protect from dilatory and frivolus motions

            F. To enforce the rules concerning debate

            G. To expidite business

            H. To decide all questions of order pending appeal

            I. To respond to inquires concerning parliamentary procedure

            J. To authenticate when necessary with a signature the acts of the assembly

            K. To declare the meeting adjourned

  1. Summary

  2. Change of address for the web site

Cannon's Concise Guide to Rules of Order by Hugh Cannon. Authors Choice Press. 2001

Meeting Procedures by James Lochrie. Scarecrow Press: Oxford, UK. 2003

Robert Rules of Order Newly Revised by Henry M. Robert, William J. Evans, Daniel H. Honemann, Thomas J. Balch. Perseus Publishing: Cambridge, Massachusetts. 2000

The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure by Alice Sturgis. McGraw-Hill. 2001


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]]> This episodes deals with the eleven duties of the chair as listed under RONR. This episodes deals with the eleven duties of the chair as listed under RONR. Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:28:02 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/9946/episodes/103899/parlicrn-103899-03-15-2008.mp3 Review: A Great Meeting Needs A Great Secretary Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=101930&tId=2 A Great Meeting Needs A Great Secretary!

  1. Introduction

  2. Great Meeting Series

  3. Style – flip chart

  4. Division 1

    A. How to be a great secretary

    B. The complete record

    C. Agenda formats

    D. Creating the agenda

    E. The secretary's log

    F. Recording votes

    G. Writing minutes

    H. Executive sessions

    I. Templates

  5. Templates

    A. Resolutions

    B. Bylaws amendments

    C. Agenda

    D. Voting

    E. Minutes

    F. Suggested special rules

  6. Notes

  7. Summary

www.agreatmeeting.com

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]]> This episode looks at the third book in the series A Great Meeting Needs. This episode looks at the third book in the series A Great Meeting Needs. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:00:36 -0800 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/9946/episodes/101930/parlicrn-101930-02-29-2008.mp3 Voting Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=99576&tId=2 Voting

  1. Introduction

  2. What is voting

  3. Who can vote

  4. Types of Voting

    A. Viva voce – most common method

    B. Raising of hands

    C. Voting cards

    D. Rising

    E. Roll Call

    F. Ballot

  5. Counted votes

    A. Rising

    B. Raising Hands

    C. Voting Cards

    D. Roll Call

    E. Ballots

  6. Variations

    A. Serpentine

    B. Plurality

    C. Preferential

    D. Borda Count

    E. Condorcet

    F. Approval

    G. Cumulative     

    H. En bloc

  7. Mainting Secrecy

    A. Ballot in Meeting

    B. Ballot outside of the meeting

  8. Summary

Cannon's Concise Guide to Rules of Order by Hugh Cannon. Authors Choice Press. 2001

Meeting Procedures by James Lochrie. Scarecrow Press: Oxford, UK. 2003

Robert Rules of Order Newly Revised by Henry M. Robert, William J. Evans, Daniel H. Honemann, Thomas J. Balch. Perseus Publishing: Cambridge, Massachusetts. 2000


The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure by Alice Sturgis.

McGraw-Hill. 2001


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]]> This episode looks at various voting procedures. This episode looks at various voting procedures. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:25:09 -0800 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/9946/episodes/99576/parlicrn-99576-02-15-2008.mp3 Object to Consideration Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=97307&tId=2 Object to Consideration

  1. Introduction

  2. Purpose of the motion

  3. Standard Characteristics

  4. Further Rules

  5. Forms and Examples

  6. Other Authorities

  7. Summary


Cannon's Concise Guide to Rules of Order by Hugh Cannon. Authors Choice Press. 2001

Meeting Procedures by James Lochrie. Scarecrow Press: Oxford, UK. 2003

Robert Rules of Order Newly Revised by Henry M. Robert, William J. Evans, Daniel H. Honemann, Thomas J. Balch. Perseus Publishing: Cambridge, Massachusetts. 2000

The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure by Alice Sturgis. McGraw-Hill. 2001


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]]> This episode looks at the rarely used motion Object to Consideration. This episode looks at the rarely used motion Object to Consideration. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:53:01 -0800 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/9946/episodes/97307/parlicrn-97307-02-01-2008.mp3 Review: A Great Meeting Needs A Great Treasurer Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=95180&tId=2 Review: A Great Meeting Needs A Great Treasurer

  1. Introduction

    A. Myself

    B. The material

  2. Main areas

    A. How to be a Great Treasurer

    B. Forms and Templates

  3. Divisions

    A. How to be a Great Treasurer

    B. Forms and Templates

    C. Problems

  4. Summary

 

Site: agreatmeeting.com 

Email: cct@agreatmeeting.com

 

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]]> A Great Meeting Needs A Great Treasurer is an excellent book produced by A Great Meetings, Inc. A Great Meeting Needs A Great Treasurer is an excellent book produced by A Great Meetings, Inc. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:25:02 -0800 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/9946/episodes/95180/parlicrn-95180-01-17-2008.mp3 Postpone Indefinitely Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=93522&tId=2 Postpone Indefinitely

  1. Introduction

  2. Purpose of the motion

  3. Standard Characteristics

    A. Takes precedence over only the main motion. Yields to others.

    B. Can be applied only to the main motion. Can have the Previous Question applied to it. Can be laid on the table, committed, etc. with the main motion.

    C. Must obtain the floor

    D. Needs a second

    E. Debatable. Debate can go fully into the main motion.

    F. Not amendable.

    G. Majority vote.

    H. Can be reconsidered in the affirmative. The negative cannot be reconsidered. Cannot be renewed.

  4. Further Rules

    A. Suppresses the main motion throughout the current session.

    B. If the motion to commit is adopted, Postpone Indefinitely falls to the floor.

    C. The making of the motion allows those who have exhausted their right to speak to speak again..

    D. Can be used to find out the strength of the opposition.

  5. Forms

    A. I move to postpone indefinitely the motion.

  6. Other Authorities

    A. The Standard Code does not use it.

    B. Canon says it should not be used.

    C. Lochrie allows it to be renewed if in the negative after some debate.

  7. Summary


Cannon's Concise Guide to Rules of Order by Hugh Cannon. Authors Choice Press. 2001

Meeting Procedures by James Lochrie. Scarecrow Press: Oxford, UK. 2003

Robert Rules of Order Newly Revised by Henry M. Robert, William J. Evans, Daniel H. Honemann, Thomas J. Balch. Perseus Publishing: Cambridge, Massachusetts. 2000


The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure by Alice Sturgis. McGraw-Hill. 2001


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]]> The lowest of the Subsidiary Motions is actually very simple. The lowest of the Subsidiary Motions is actually very simple. Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:50:38 -0800 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/9946/episodes/93522/parlicrn-93522-01-04-2008.mp3 Review: A Great Meeting Needs Great Members Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=91955&tId=2 A Great Meeting Needs Great Members!

  1. Introduction

  2. Great Meeting Series

  3. Style – flip chart

  4. Division 1

  5. Motion Types

  6. Notes

To contact A Great Meeting, Inc. 

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]]> This episode looks at the book, A Great Meeting Needs Great Members. This flip-chart style book can be an important addition to anybody's library. This episode looks at the book, A Great Meeting Needs Great Members. This flip-chart style book can be an important addition to anybody's library. Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:20:56 -0800 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/9946/episodes/91955/parlicrn-91955-12-21-2007.mp3 Postpone Definitely Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=90078&tId=2 Postpone Definitely

  1. Introduction

  2. Purpose of the motion

  3. Standard Characteristics

  4. Further Rules

  5. Forms

  6. Other Authorities

  7. Summary


Cannon's Concise Guide to Rules of Order by Hugh Cannon. Authors Choice Press. 2001

Meeting Procedures by James Lochrie. Scarecrow Press: Oxford, UK. 2003

Robert Rules of Order Newly Revised by Henry M. Robert, William J. Evans, Daniel H. Honemann, Thomas J. Balch. Perseus Publishing: Cambridge, Massachusetts. 2000


The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure by Alice Sturgis.

McGraw-Hill. 2001


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]]> This episode looks at the motion to Postpone Definitely -- the way to make sure that a motion comes up at a certain time. This episode looks at the motion to Postpone Definitely -- the way to make sure that a motion comes up at a certain time. Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:07:55 -0800 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/9946/episodes/90078/parlicrn-90078-12-08-2007.mp3 Commit Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=88342&tId=2 Commit

  1. Introduction

  2. Purpose of the motion

  3. Three variations

  4. Standard Characteristics

  5. Further Rules

  6. Forms

  7. Other Authorities

  8. Summary


Cannon's Concise Guide to Rules of Order by Hugh Cannon. Authors Choice Press. 2001

Meeting Procedures by James Lochrie. Scarecrow Press: Oxford, UK. 2003

Robert Rules of Order Newly Revised by Henry M. Robert, William J. Evans, Daniel H. Honemann, Thomas J. Balch. Perseus Publishing: Cambridge, Massachusetts. 2000


The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure by Alice Sturgis.

McGraw-Hill. 2001

         

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]]> The motion to Commit or Refer is used to send the main motion and any adhering motions to a committee. The motion to Commit or Refer is used to send the main motion and any adhering motions to a committee. Thu, 22 Nov 2007 21:59:43 -0800 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/9946/episodes/88342/parlicrn-88342-11-22-2007.mp3 Lay on the Table Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=86683&tId=2 Lay on the Table

  1. Introduction

  2. Purpose of the motion

  3. Standard Characteristics

  4. Further Rules

  5. Forms

    A. I move to lay the question on the table.

    B. I move that the resolution be laid on the table.

    C. Avoid “I move to table ....”

  6. Other Authorities

    A. The Standard Code uses Postpone Temporarily

    B. Canon uses Postpone (to a certain time)

    C. Lochrie uses Postpone Temporarily

  7. Summary


Cannon's Concise Guide to Rules of Order by Hugh Cannon. Authors Choice Press. 2001

Meeting Procedures by James Lochrie. Scarecrow Press: Oxford, UK. 2003

Robert Rules of Order Newly Revised by Henry M. Robert, William J. Evans, Daniel H. Honemann, Thomas J. Balch. Perseus Publishing: Cambridge, Massachusetts. 2000


The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure by Alice Sturgis.

McGraw-Hill. 2001


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]]> This episode looks at the Subsidiary motion Lay on the Table. This episode looks at the Subsidiary motion Lay on the Table. Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:52:44 -0800 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/9946/episodes/86683/parlicrn-86683-11-09-2007.mp3 Limit or Extend Debate Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=84976&tId=2 Limit Debate

  1. Introduction

  2. Purpose of the motion

  3. Standard Characteristics

    A. Takes precedence over all debatable motions; yields to Previous Question and Lay on the Table, etc.

    B. Can be applied to the immediate pending motion, all motions, series in order; can be Layed on the Table with the main motion.

    C. Must obtain the floor

    D. Needs a second

    E. Not debatable

    F. Amendable but amendments cannot be debated.

    G. Two-thirds vote

    H. Can be reconsidered.

  4. Further Rules

    A. Applies only to the motions it is made to and any subsequent motions.

    B. Lower ranking motion cannot be made while pending.

    C. Lower ranking motions can be made after adoption.

    D. If the time is set for ending debate under Limit Debate, Commit and Postpone to a Certain Time are not allowed.

    E. Conditions for Exhaustion.

  5. Forms

  6. Other Authorities

  7. Summary


Cannon's Concise Guide to Rules of Order by Hugh Cannon. Authors Choice Press. 2001

Meeting Procedures by James Lochrie. Scarecrow Press: Oxford, UK. 2003

Robert Rules of Order Newly Revised by Henry M. Robert, William J. Evans, Daniel H. Honemann, Thomas J. Balch. Perseus Publishing: Cambridge, Massachusetts. 2000


The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure by Alice Sturgis.

McGraw-Hill. 2001


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]]> This episode deals with motions to either extend debate or to limit it. This episode deals with motions to either extend debate or to limit it. Sat, 27 Oct 2007 00:58:20 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/9946/episodes/84976/parlicrn-84976-10-27-2007.mp3 Previous Question Lawrence Cisar http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=83052&tId=2 The Previous Question

  1. Introduction

  2. Purpose of the motion

  3. Standard Characteristics

    A. Takes precedence over any subsidiary motion except Lay on the Table

    B. Can be applied to the immediate pending motion, all motions, series in order

    C. Must obtain the floor

    D. Needs a second

    E. Not debatable

    F. Not amendable but more than one can be made

    G. Two-thirds vote

    H. Can be reconsidered until a vote is taken on one of the items.

  4. Further Rules

    A. Can be made in many ways

    B. Undebated Preamble needs separate motion

    C. When a series, interrupting the voting

    D. Rules for Exhaustion

    E. Reconside