Parli Pod

You make a motion and it is lost (voted down). Can you bring up the same issue again? The rules about making the same motion again are explained. Parliamentary procedure with Robert's Rules of Order, with Kirby Glad, Professional Parliamentarian. Post your questions at Parliamentarian.com

Many organizations mistakenly believe that they must adopt an agenda for every regular meeting. This podcast explains why that is not true and why it is actually a bad idea. Parliamentary procedure with Robert's Rules of Order, with Kirby Glad, Professional Parliamentarian. Post your questions at Parliamentarian.com

If you want to take a break in a meeting, there are a few ways to do it. You can even continue the same meeting until a different day. Parliamentary procedure with Robert's Rules of Order, with Kirby Glad, Professional Parliamentarian. Post your questions at Parliamentarian.com

Many use the term "conflict of interest" incorrectly. What are the rules about voting on a question that provides a benefit for some members? Parliamentary procedure with Robert's Rules of Order, with Kirby Glad, Professional Parliamentarian. Post your questions at Parliamentarian.com

What is the Committee of the Whole and why would you use it? With its variations of Quasi Committee of the Whole, and Informal Consideration. Parliamentary procedure with Robert's Rules of Order, with Kirby Glad, Professional Parliamentarian. Post your questions at Parliamentarian.com

Meetings outside of the "regular" meeting cadence are "special meetings". How such a meeting is called and what you can do at a special meeting are explained. Parliamentary procedure with Robert's Rules of Order, with Kirby Glad, Professional Parliamentarian. Post your questions at Parliamentarian.com

The unqualified motion to adjourn is a privileged motion. What does that mean? When can you adjourn and when can't you? What if there is important business still to be discussed? Parliamentary procedure with Robert's Rules of Order, with Kirby Glad, Professional Parliamentarian. Post your questions at Parliamentarian.com

Many are unsure of the difference between the motion to Postpone and the motion to Lay on the Table. Lay on the Table is one of the 10 most misused motions. When and how to use these motions is discussed. Parliamentary procedure with Robert's Rules of Order, with Kirby Glad, Professional Parliamentarian. Post your questions at Parliamentarian.com

It is a fundamental principle of parliamentary law that the assembly is in charge and the chair is only a servant. Some chairs forget that and attempt to put their own agenda over on the assembly. They may break the rules to try and railroad the meeting. This podcast explains what you can do about it. Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised section 62. Parliamentary procedure with Robert's...

Generally, bylaws cannot be suspended, but there ARE exceptions. Some bylaws can be suspended. In this podcast we identify when that is possible and why. See also the podcast on Suspending the Rules. Parliamentary procedure with Robert's Rules of Order, with Kirby Glad, Professional Parliamentarian. Post your questions at Parliamentarian.com

It is possible to suspend the rules when needed for the assembly to do what it wants - but there are some exceptions. See also "Suspending a bylaw" episode Parliamentary procedure with Robert's Rules of Order, with Kirby Glad, Professional Parliamentarian. Post your questions at Parliamentarian.com

After a ruling by the chair, such as for a point of order, any two members have the right to appeal if they think the ruling violates Robert's Rules of Order.  How is that done? Parliamentary procedure with Robert's Rules of Order, with Kirby Glad, Professional Parliamentarian. Post your questions at Parliamentarian.com

Why listen to Parli Pod Parliamentary procedure with Robert's Rules of Order, with Kirby Glad, Professional Parliamentarian. Post your questions at Parliamentarian.com