HELP! I need a crash course on Robert's Rules

[Matt Collins]

HELP! I need a crash course on Robert's Rules of Order

 

[newbitech]

FAQ from http://www.robertsrules.com/faq.html


CAUTION:
THE ANSWERS GIVEN HERE TO THE QUESTIONS PRESENTED ARE BASED UPON THE RULES CONTAINED IN ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER NEWLY REVISED. THESE RULES ARE, IN EFFECT, DEFAULT RULES; THAT IS TO SAY, THEY GOVERN ONLY IF THERE ARE NO CONTRARY PROVISIONS IN ANY FEDERAL, STATE OR OTHER LAW APPLICABLE TO THE SOCIETY, OR IN THE SOCIETY'S BYLAWS, OR IN ANY SPECIAL RULES OF ORDER THAT THE SOCIETY MAY HAVE ADOPTED. THIS FACT MUST ALWAYS BE KEPT IN MIND WHEN READING ANY OF THE ANSWERS GIVEN.
The questions in this chapter are based on queries repeatedly received on the Question and Answer Forum. Questions 1 through 20 derive from Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief.

1. Is it true that the president can vote only to break a tie?
2. Can ex-officio members vote, and are they counted in determining whether a quorum is present?
3. Is it true that, once a quorum has been established, it continues to exist no matter how many members leave during the course of the meeting?
4. In determining the result of a vote, what constitutes a majority?
5. Can we round to the nearest number in computing the result of a vote?
6. Do abstention votes count?
7. What is a vote of no confidence?
8. How do you deal with a "friendly amendment"?
9. Isn't it true that a member who has a conflict of interest with respect to a motion cannot vote on the motion?
10. Should proxy votes be counted?
11. Must debate on a motion stop immediately as soon as any member calls the question?
12. Isn't it always in order to move to table a motion to the next meeting?
13. Can something be defeated by adopting a motion to table it?
14. How can I get an item on the agenda for a meeting?
15. Isn't it necessary to summarize matters discussed at a meeting in the minutes of that meeting in order for the minutes to be complete?
16. If minutes of a previous meeting are corrected, are the corrections entered in the minutes of the meeting at which the corrections were made?
17. Can votes be taken in an executive session?
18. Is it possible to withdraw a resignation after it has been submitted?
19. Can we hold our board meetings by conference telephone call?
20. How can we get rid of officers we don't like before their term is up?

 

[silverhawks]

The official site

http://www.robertsrules.com/

Robert's Rules of Order - Summary Version

http://www.robertsrules.org/

Introduction to Robert's Rules of Order

http://www.robertsrules.org/rulesintro.htm

Robert's Rules of Order Online!

http://www.rulesonline.com/

Robert's Rules of Order Revised

http://www.constitution.org/rror/rror--00.htm

Survival Tips for Robert's Rules

http://www.roberts-rules.com/

 

[LibertyEagle]

Matt,

There's a bunch of good info about this on the wiki.
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=123536

 

[SWATH]

Step 1. Stand up and Yell "I demand to be heard!"

They will instruct you to sit down and be quiet

Step 2. Remain standing and yell "I demand restitution"

They will send the Sergeant at Arms

Step 3. Challenge him to a dual

He will decline

Step 4. RUMP!

 

[Matt Collins]

Step 1. Stand up and Yell "I demand to be heard!"

They will instruct you to sit down and be quiet

Step 2. Remain standing and yell "I demand restitution"

They will send the Sergeant at Arms

Step 3. Challenge him to a dual

He will decline

Step 4. RUMP!

HA HA HA. That's damn funny!