| Robert’s Rules of Order: The Important Basics of Parliamentary Procedure |
Code: MGT869
CEUs: 0.50 Fee: $239 ($199 member)
Date:
2/09/09 Bring this program to your organization. It can be customized to meet your specific needs. Call 877-337-7681 for details or e-mail Katrina. Participant comments from previous sessions: "I learned techniques and procedures on the conducting of meetings that I never knew before. This class was excellent and the instructor was outstanding. Highly recommended for all!" Related Topics (Meeting Skills):
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If your organization, association, board, or commission requires the use of Parliamentary Procedure, you know how daunting it can be if you are trying to learn the process on your own. In this one-day program, you’ll learn from an expert parliamentarian, and you’ll practice the basic techniques that can make all the difference in your comfort level and professionalism. Length: One 7-hour session Instructor: Roberts Who should attend: Anyone required to conduct meetings with formal voting procedures can benefit from this review of Parliamentary Procedure. Benefits:
Learning Outcomes: By the end of this program, you will be able to:
Program Outline: I. The order of business II. Introduction of business A. Make a motion B. Present a communication C. Obtaining the floor III. The order of motions A. Classification of motions: principal and subsidiary B. Types of amendments C. Unacceptable amendments D. Incidental motions E. Privileged motions IV. The voting process A. Types of votes B. Announcing the vote V. Rules of debate A. Opening debate B. Amount of debate C. Rules of debate D. Closing the debate VI. Rules for nominations VII. Miscellaneous issues A. Quorums B. Executive sessions C. Order of reports |