Meeting Procedures: Parliamentary Law and Rules of Order for the 21st Century

by James Lochrie

Overview

From voting and debating to rules on quorum, this is a complete, modern guide to meeting procedures. Packed with simplified information that avoids jargon, it meets the needs of most non-profit organizations and professional associations.

The author emphasizes the principles of meetings and introduces the use of modern technology in meetings.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780810844230
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	03/12/2003
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	232
Product dimensions:	5.85(w) x 8.95(h) x 0.83(d)

About the Author

James Lochrie is a Certified Professional Parliamentarian accredited through the American Institute of Parliamentarians. He is currently President of the American Institute of Parliamentarians and a member of the National Association of Parliamentarians.

Table of Contents

Foreword Preface Chapter 1 Principles and Rules at Meetings Chapter 2 Documents of Authority Chapter 3 Order of Business and Agenda Chapter 4 Main Motions Chapter 5 Motion to Amend Chapter 6 Delaying Motions Chapter 7 Motions That Affect Debate Chapter 8 Privileged Motions Chapter 9 Incidental Motions Chapter 10 Voting Methods Chapter 11 Nominations and Elections Chapter 12 Annual Meetings and Conventions Chapter 13 Questions and Answers Appendix A. Sample Minutes Appendix B. Report Format Appendix C. Committee Journal Appendix D. Sample Convention Rules Index About the Author

Editorial Reviews

A no-nonsense reference to the terms and procedures for organizing debate among large bodies of human beings...Discussing the mechanics of motions, voting methods, nominations, orders of business and more...an absolute "must read" for anyone seeking to master the basics of these formal principles in order to better participate and communicate in business or civic meetings of any size and diverse complexities.

The Bookwatch

A no-nonsense reference to the terms and procedures for organizing debate among large bodies of human beings...Discussing the mechanics of motions, voting methods, nominations, orders of business and more...an absolute "must read" for anyone seeking to master the basics of these formal principles in order to better participate and communicate in business or civic meetings of any size and diverse complexities.--The Bookwatch

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