Robert’s Rules of Order
Governing
March 23 - 25, 2010 |
Las Vegas, NV - Hard Rock Hotel
For a group rate of $99, please call 800-693-7625 by March 1, 2010 and mention Falmouth Institute. |
$914 |
A keen knowledge of Robert’s Rules of Order provides you with the
tools to conduct productive meetings and accomplish your goals. Keep discussions on track and cut through delay tactics. Make sure difficult personalities are in
check. Robert's Rules of Order is the parliamentary authority used by most organizations to
ensure that democratic procedures are followed during meetings.
This three-day program will give you the hands-on experience that
you need to make certain that your next meeting runs smoothly and productively.
You’ll explore the rules that govern meetings, including quorums,
motions that bring business before the assembly, motions that
are out of order and motions requiring a two-thirds vote. You’ll learn
how to debate issues, handle reports and work in an executive session.
By putting this knowledge to work in mock meetings, you’ll see which
motions are valid in a variety of situations and gain useful experience
in making motions and using points of order. With your registration, you’ll receive a copy of Robert’s Rules of Order.
This course is essential for
effective and efficient meeting
management and a must for
tribes, associations, schools,
health organizations and
more.
Please click here to view the brochure.
Topics that will be covered include:
What is Parliamentary Law?
- Historical background
- Fundamental principles and basic rules
- Tribal sovereignty
- Foundation
- Relevance in day-to-day operations
- City of Sherrill v. Oneida Indian Nation of N.Y.
Constitution and Bylaws
- Content of bylaws
- Key articles
- Documents of authority
- What supersedes parliamentary law?
- Standing rules
- Procedures for amending
Voting
- Calling for the vote
- Voting methods
- Recording the vote
- When a two-thirds vote is required
- The chair as the “casting vote”
Role of the Presiding Officer
- Role of the president/chair
- Do’s and don’ts for the chair
Order of Business
- Meetings and sessions
- Conducting a meeting
- The agenda
- Typical order of business
- Sample agenda request and report form
Quorums
- Definition of a “quorum”
- Special rules defining a quorum
- A quorum or no quorum
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Motions
- Eight steps in processing a motion
- The main motion
- Acting on resolutions
- Subsidiary motions
- Appeal
- Object to consideration
- Suspend the rules
- Point of order
- Ratify, renew and rescind
Meeting Minutes
- Role of the recording secretary
- Establishing the official record
- Determining what to include
- Correcting and amending the minutes
Effective Meetings
- What makes an effective meeting?
- Meeting objectives and structure
- Role of board members in meetings
- Checklist for efficient meetings
Maintaining Control
- Keeping discussions on track
- Eliminating delay tactics
- Diffusing emotional situations
- Using speaker time limits to maintain control
- The ultimate tool — ruling “out of order”
Motivating Membership
- Techniques for encouraging participation
- Fully exploring each issue
- Protecting and encouraging the minority voice
- How to sell the benefits of parliamentary procedures
Acting Like a Leader
- Powerful role of the chair
- Maximizing the full scope of your authority
- Creating a balance of debate
- Presiding without dominating
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