Democratic Rules of Order

Foreword by Douglas Leiterman Preface Part 1: The Rules Introduction     Fairness and Orderliness     Democratic Principles     A Democratic Ideal     Another Democratic Ideal     Degrees of Formality     Higher Laws     Minority Rights     For Maximum Efficiency     The Tenth Edition     Virtual Meetings     To Adopt or Modify These Rules of Order     An Impersonal Referee Governing Elements     Government Control     Constitution     Bylaws     Standing Rules     Rules of Order     Executive Board     Officers     Election Procedures Members Making Decisions     Final Authority     Equal Rights     The Chair     Chair's Authority     Formal Chair     Informal Chair     Addressing the Chair     Quorum     Agenda     Motions and Decisions     Mover's Privilege     Amendments     Postpone, Refer     Voting     Tie Vote     Larger Majority Vote     Informal Discussion     Rescind     Reconsider     Minutes     Reports     Ratifying a Previous Decision     Adjournment Keeping Meetings Flowing     Staying on the Subject     More Thought, Less Talk     Mutual Respect     Point of Order     Disturbances     Differing Opinions     A New Chair Committees and Small Meetings     Committees     Less Formality     Special Committees     Chairing a Committee Meeting     Nondemocratic Meetings Part 2: Further Help Frequently Asked Questions     Involving the Chair     Involving the Secretary     Motions and Other Topics Sample Meeting     Flowchart Using Democratic Rules of Order Summary of the Rules Index About the Authors A Note about the Publisher