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Parliamentary Procedure: Introduction

Parliamentary Procedure: Introduction. Lesson One. General History of Parliamentary Procedure. Parliamentary Procedure arose from the early days of English Parliamentary Law. Formalized by an individual named General Henry M. Roberts a 19 th century US Army engineer.

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Parliamentary Procedure: Introduction

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  1. Parliamentary Procedure: Introduction Lesson One

  2. General History of Parliamentary Procedure • Parliamentary Procedure arose from the early days of English Parliamentary Law. • Formalized by an individual named General Henry M. Roberts a 19th century US Army engineer.

  3. Basic Principles of Parliamentary Procedure • The right of the majority to rule • The right of the minority to be heard • The equal right of each individual to be heard and represented

  4. Meaning of Simple Majority • This means 51% or more – the rule of simple majority • When more than a simple majority is required the minority is given the opportunity to defeat the majority. • Since the primary objective is to determine the will of the majority and execute its will, a simple majority must be used.

  5. Equal Rights & Guarantees of Parliamentary Procedure • Business is transacted in most efficient and democratic manner. • All members have equal rights, privileges, and obligations

  6. Equal Rights & Guarantees • Guarantees right of majority to decide • The rights of the minority are respected by Parliamentary Procedure. The right to be heard and oppose are rights of the minority. • Simplest and most direct route to accomplish the will of the majority should by employed. • Each member has an equal right to propose a motion, debate, ask for information, and vote.

  7. Equal Rights & Guarantees • Definite guidelines regarding motions; guarantees that each question is fully discussed. • All motions have a definite order and precedence • Only one question can be considered at one time • Any motion restricting the rights of members to speak or vote must be passed by a 2/3 vote.

  8. AGENDA Order of business

  9. Usual Agenda Includes: • Call to order (Chair) • Taking roll (Secretary) • Reading minutes of previous meeting • Treasurer’s report • Report of officers • Standing committee reports

  10. Usual Agenda Includes (cont): • Special committee reports • Unfinished business • New business • Program (Optional) • Adjournment *Note: Agenda is decided in advance of the meeting by the Chair.

  11. President, Chair, Chairman, Presiding Officer Secretary Treasurer Historian Parliamentarian Sergeant at Arms Officers

  12. Rules of a Club • Constitution – basic rules guiding a club • Name of the club • Purpose • Requirements of membership • Officers and how to elect • Time and place of meetings • Ways of changing anything by amendment • Bylaws

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