Robert's Rules of Order

Cultural  

1. A handbook for running meetings effectively and efficiently, based on the procedures used in the British parliament. The principles included in the handbook are applicable to any decision-making organization, from Congress to community club committees. The handbook sets the guidelines for such issues as leading debates; recognizing speakers; defining the role of the chair and other officers; proposing, seconding, and voting on motions; and writing and amending constitutions and bylaws.

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Example Sentences

In short, organizations—“golf course organizations, political organizations, teaching organizations, homeowners associations”—call him in to teach them how to properly use Robert’s Rules of Order, the standard manual for parliamentary procedure in the United States.

From Slate

Conservative and liberal groups formed their own church caucuses for denominational legislative sessions, where Scriptures and slogans flew back and forth between proclamations of Robert’s Rules of Order.

From Seattle Times

They promised to come to school board meetings with respectful voices and fealty to Robert’s Rules of Order, the guide to how to run — and behave in — such proceedings.

From Seattle Times

As defiant lawmakers disrupt proceedings with overheated language, outrageous accusations and raucous protests, state legislative leaders are cracking down faster than you can say “Robert’s Rules of Order.”

From Washington Times

They need to use Robert’s Rules of Order: Make a motion, discuss, then vote.

From Washington Post