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Meeting Procedures

Parliamentary Law and Rules of Order for the 21st Century

James Lochrie

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.
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Scarecrow Press
Pages: 232 • Trim: 6 x 9
978-0-8108-4423-0 • Hardback • March 2003 • $63.00 • (£48.00)
978-0-585-45986-8 • eBook • March 2003 • $59.50 • (£46.00)
Subjects: Business & Economics / Reference, Law / Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice, Language Arts & Disciplines / Library & Information Science / General
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.
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
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


• Winner, Parliamentary Award for Outstanding Writing 2000-2001

Meeting Procedures

Parliamentary Law and Rules of Order for the 21st Century

Cover Image
Hardback
eBook
Summary
Summary
  • 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.
Details
Details
  • Scarecrow Press
    Pages: 232 • Trim: 6 x 9
    978-0-8108-4423-0 • Hardback • March 2003 • $63.00 • (£48.00)
    978-0-585-45986-8 • eBook • March 2003 • $59.50 • (£46.00)
    Subjects: Business & Economics / Reference, Law / Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice, Language Arts & Disciplines / Library & Information Science / General
Author
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
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
Reviews
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


Awards
Awards
  • • Winner, Parliamentary Award for Outstanding Writing 2000-2001

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