Parliamentary Procedure

Who Was Robert and Why Do his Rules Rule?

As an attorney and professional parliamentarian, I’m sometimes asked, “Who was Robert and why do his rules rule?” It’s a…

1 month ago

Why the Chair Never Asks “Is There Any Old Business?”

At some point in some board meeting, you’re likely to hear a presiding officer ask, “Is there any Old Business?”…

3 months ago

Parliamentarian Pro Tips: Assisting Large Meetings

Large annual meetings and conventions create special demands on the parliamentarian. For example, numerous business items may move very quickly…

9 months ago

Are you Following Robert’s Rules at Your Community Association Meetings?

If you're a board member of a community association, it's important that you familiarize yourself with and follow Robert’s Rules…

1 year ago

Can Robert’s Rules of Order Benefit Your Community Association?

Running a successful meeting seems like a snap for most people, but actually, meetings can turn into dreadful events without…

2 years ago

Robert’s Rules of Order & Sturgis Motions “Cheat Sheets”

This year saw the publication of my two new books on proper meeting procedure, Robert’s Rules of Order Fast Track…

2 years ago

Completely Updated Parliamentary Procedure Website with Resources

For almost thirty years, my parliamentary procedure website has had more articles and resources on meeting procedure and Robert’s Rules…

2 years ago

Robert’s Rules of Order vs The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure vs the AIP Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure

A question came up during a recent online discussion of pros and cons between Robert’s Rules of Order and The…

2 years ago

Motions Being Made That Are Not On The HOA Meeting’s Agenda

The Annual Meeting of Nottacare Condominium convenes. The Agenda shows the standard items including Review Minutes, Financial Report, President’s Report…

3 years ago

Robert’s Rules: A Basic Guide for All HOA Board Members

Have you ever attended an HOA meeting that didn’t seem to achieve the predetermined goals presented on the agenda? There’s…

3 years ago