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• INTRODUCTION TO ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER <br />What is Parliamentary Procedure? <br />It is a set of rules for conduct at all meetings, which allows everyone to be heard and to make <br />decisions without confusion. <br />Why is Parliamentary Procedures Important? <br />Because it is a time tested method of conducting business at meetings and public gatherings. It can <br />be adapted to fit the needs of any organization. Today, Robert's Rules of Order is the basic <br />handbook of operation for most clubs, organizations and other groups. So it is important that <br />everyone knows these basic rules. <br />Examples of the Order of Business Using Robert's Rules - <br />Organizations using parliamentary procedure usually follow a fixed order of business. Below is a <br />typical example: <br />1. Call to order; <br />.2. Roll call of members present; <br />3. Reading of minutes of last meeting or providing copies of the minutes to the public; <br />4. Special Orders of Business -Important business previously designated for consideration at <br />this meeting; <br />5. Unfinished Business; <br />6. <br />New Business; <br />7. <br />Officer Reports; <br />8. <br />Committee Reports; <br />9. <br />Announcements; <br />10. <br />Adjournment. <br />The method used by members to express themselves is in the form of moving motions. A motion is <br />a proposal that the entire membership take action or a stand on an issue. Individual members can: <br />1. Call or Order; <br />2. Second Motions; <br />3. Debate Motions; <br />4. Vote on Motions. <br />Types of Motions - <br />Where are four basic types of motions: <br />1. Main Motions: The purpose of a main motion is to introduce items to membership for their <br />22 <br />