Robert's rules of order, newly revised, in brief : updated in accord with the eleventh edition of the complete manual / Henry M. Robert III ... [et al.]. - Fully updated 2nd ed. - Philadelphia, PA : Da Capo Press, c2011. - vii, 197 p. ; 18 cm.

Includes index.

The why and wherefore of meeting rules -- What happens at a meeting? -- How decisions are made at a meeting: handling motions -- Debate -- Amendments -- Postponing and referring to a committee -- How can a group change its mind? -- Voting -- Nominations and elections -- What are the basic types of rules? -- How are rules enforced and how are they suspended? -- Looking up the rules: how to use Roberts rules of order newly revised -- Frequently asked questions -- A summary of motions -- President or vice-president -- Secretary -- Treasurer -- Board member -- Committee chairman or member -- Convention delegate or alternate.

9780306820199 (alk. paper)


Parliamentary practice