A Handbook of Parliamentary Procedure. Revised / Oscar M. Williams and Delwyn A. Dyer.

The use of parliamentary procedures, explained in this guide, enables an organization to accomplish expeditiously and fairly the purpose for which it was organized. Good parliamentary procedure ensures justice to everyone, prescribes order, reflects kindness and courtesy, and allows constructive use...

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Main Authors: Williams, Oscar M.
Dyer, Delwyn A. (Author)
Corporate Authors: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Center for Volunteer Development
Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, Blacksburg
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1991.
Subjects:
Administrators.
Elections.
Governing Boards.
Group Membership.
Guides.
Meetings.
Organizational Objectives.
Organizations (Groups)
Parliamentary Procedures.
Voting.
Bylaws
Guides, General.
Genre:
Guides, General.
Physical Description:18 pages
Format: Microfilm Book
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Summary:
The use of parliamentary procedures, explained in this guide, enables an organization to accomplish expeditiously and fairly the purpose for which it was organized. Good parliamentary procedure ensures justice to everyone, prescribes order, reflects kindness and courtesy, and allows constructive use of limited time. This handbook of parliamentary procedures contains the following sections: membership privileges and responsibilities; keys to being a good member; meetings--types, plans, and order of business; types of motions, making and amending a motion, resolution, and often used motions; chart of motions; officers--qualifications and duties; board of directors; nominations and elections; bylaws and standing rules; and definitions--general, motions, methods of voting, votes, and laws and rules. A suggested bylaw outline is included. (NLA)
Note:Availability: Center for Volunteer Development, CVD Suite, Donaldson Brown Center, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0150 (Publication Number 305-772).
Sponsoring Agency: Kellogg Foundation, Battle Creek, MI.
ERIC Note: For related documents, see CE 060 109-113.
Microform.
Call Number:ED340910 Microfiche
Reproduction Note:
Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.