Summary of Henry M. Robert, Daniel H Honemann, Thomas J Balch, Daniel E. Seabold & Shmuel Gerber's Robert's Rules of Order

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Get the Summary of Henry M. Robert, Daniel H Honemann, Thomas J Balch, Daniel E. Seabold & Shmuel Gerber's Robert's Rules of Order in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: Robert's Rules of Order is the recognized guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings. This 12th edition is the only current manual to have been maintained and updated since 1876 under the continuing program established by General Henry M. Robert himself. As indispensable now as the original edition was more than a century ago, Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised is the acknowledged "gold standard" for meeting rules.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Dec 8, 2021
• ISBN: 9781669343066

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Insights on Henry M. Robert, Daniel H Honemann, Thomas J Balch, Daniel E. Seabold and Shmuel Gerber's Roberts Rules of Order

Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 4

Insights from Chapter 5

Insights from Chapter 6

Insights from Chapter 7

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

To make sure that everyone is heard and that no important business is overlooked, group meetings should be led by a chair. The chairman should be the main point of contact and control the meeting in the most efficient and effective manner possible.

#2

The book that outlines parliamentary procedure in the United States is called Robert’s Rules of Order. It was first published in 1876 and now has its twelfth edition.

#3

The author begins with the basics of parliamentary procedure, such as the notion of order of business, and how to conduct a meeting.

Insights from Chapter 2

#1

A quorum is the minimum number of members required to legally conduct business in a meeting. In most organizations, a quorum is defined as the majority of the unit’s members.

#2

Minutes of a meeting only become official when approved in this way.

#3

The chair recognizes individuals or groups for a report. These reports provide information as well as make recommendations for action. They are considered and voted upon at the end of the report containing them.