Demystifies the rules of parliamentary procedure in clear, simple language and shows you how to keep meetings organized, efficient, and on track.

Previous editions had title: Robert's rules for dummies. Includes index.

Following the rules (Robert's that is) --Defining the organization : bylaws and other rules -- Meetings : making group decisions -- Notice and quorum -- Ordering business : the agenda -- Main motions : proposing ideas for group action -- Debate : discussing the pros and cons of ideas -- Making group decisions : voting on the motion -- Subsidiary motions : helping to process the main motion -- Privileged motions : getting through the meeting -- Incidental motions : dealing with questions of procedure -- Haven't we decided this already? Motions that bring a question again before the assembly -- Who's going to do the work? Following nomination procedures -- Holding elections and making appointments -- Running the show : officers and directors -- Gearing up for the real action : committees -- Reporting to your organization -- Disciplining and removing officers or members -- Starting a new association -- The convention of delegates: a special kind of assembly -- Ten (or so) meeting procedure myths -- Ten tips for presiding officers -- Ten motion mistakes to avoid -- Ten custom rules to consider -- Ten considerations for electronic meetings.