Parli Pod
By Kirby Glad PRP
Parli PodFeb 03, 2024
Robert's Rules - Renewal of Motions
You make a motion and it is lost (voted down). Can you bring up the same issue again? The rules about making the same motion again are explained.
Parliamentary procedure with Robert's Rules of Order, with Kirby Glad, Professional Parliamentarian. Post your questions at Parliamentarian.com
Why you don't adopt an agenda under Robert's Rules
Many organizations mistakenly believe that they must adopt an agenda for every regular meeting. This podcast explains why that is not true and why it is actually a bad idea.
Parliamentary procedure with Robert's Rules of Order, with Kirby Glad, Professional Parliamentarian. Post your questions at Parliamentarian.com
Robert's Rule of Order for Taking a break in a meeting
If you want to take a break in a meeting, there are a few ways to do it. You can even continue the same meeting until a different day. Parliamentary procedure with Robert's Rules of Order, with Kirby Glad, Professional Parliamentarian. Post your questions at Parliamentarian.com
Voting on question of personal interest with Robert's Rules of Order
Many use the term "conflict of interest" incorrectly. What are the rules about voting on a question that provides a benefit for some members?
Parliamentary procedure with Robert's Rules of Order, with Kirby Glad, Professional Parliamentarian. Post your questions at Parliamentarian.com
Committee of the Whole in Robert's Rules of Order
What is the Committee of the Whole and why would you use it? With its variations of Quasi Committee of the Whole, and Informal Consideration.
Parliamentary procedure with Robert's Rules of Order, with Kirby Glad, Professional Parliamentarian. Post your questions at Parliamentarian.com
Special Meetings - Robert's Rules of Order
Meetings outside of the "regular" meeting cadence are "special meetings". How such a meeting is called and what you can do at a special meeting are explained.
Parliamentary procedure with Robert's Rules of Order, with Kirby Glad, Professional Parliamentarian. Post your questions at Parliamentarian.com
Adjourn - the privileged motion in Robert's Rules of Order
The unqualified motion to adjourn is a privileged motion. What does that mean? When can you adjourn and when can't you? What if there is important business still to be discussed?
Parliamentary procedure with Robert's Rules of Order, with Kirby Glad, Professional Parliamentarian. Post your questions at Parliamentarian.com
Setting motions aside - Postpone vs Lay on the Table in Robert's Rules of Order
Many are unsure of the difference between the motion to Postpone and the motion to Lay on the Table. Lay on the Table is one of the 10 most misused motions. When and how to use these motions is discussed.
Parliamentary procedure with Robert's Rules of Order, with Kirby Glad, Professional Parliamentarian. Post your questions at Parliamentarian.com
Remedies for Abuse of Authority by the Chair in a Meeting under Robert's Rules of Order
It is a fundamental principle of parliamentary law that the assembly is in charge and the chair is only a servant. Some chairs forget that and attempt to put their own agenda over on the assembly. They may break the rules to try and railroad the meeting. This podcast explains what you can do about it. Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised section 62.
Parliamentary procedure with Robert's Rules of Order, with Kirby Glad, Professional Parliamentarian. Post your questions at Parliamentarian.com
Suspending a Bylaw using Robert's Rules of Order
Generally, bylaws cannot be suspended, but there ARE exceptions. Some bylaws can be suspended. In this podcast we identify when that is possible and why.
See also the podcast on Suspending the Rules.
Parliamentary procedure with Robert's Rules of Order, with Kirby Glad, Professional Parliamentarian. Post your questions at Parliamentarian.com
Suspend the Rules under Robert's Rules of Order
It is possible to suspend the rules when needed for the assembly to do what it wants - but there are some exceptions.
See also "Suspending a bylaw" episode
Parliamentary procedure with Robert's Rules of Order, with Kirby Glad, Professional Parliamentarian. Post your questions at Parliamentarian.com
Appeal the decision of the chair using Robert's Rules of Order
After a ruling by the chair, such as for a point of order, any two members have the right to appeal if they think the ruling violates Robert's Rules of Order. How is that done?
Parliamentary procedure with Robert's Rules of Order, with Kirby Glad, Professional Parliamentarian. Post your questions at Parliamentarian.com
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Parliamentary procedure with Robert's Rules of Order, with Kirby Glad, Professional Parliamentarian. Post your questions at Parliamentarian.com