Parliamentarian Corner

Writing bylaws is not an easy process. The writers need to represent the various ideas prevalent in the organization and need to think in a very logical manner.

This podcast looks at Committees. Committees are the groups that do the research, argue about the issues, and develop the programs that the assembly approves. They are the workhorses of the society.

The Parliamentary Journal is the professional publication of the American Institute of Parliamentarians. It contains articles and opinions pieces dealing with all aspects of parliamentary procedure.

What officers are necessary to have a meeting? What other officers can exist for a meeting? Take a listen and learn about officers at meetings.

Sometimes assemblies realize that they should not have done what they just did. Reconsideration lets the assembly correct this problem in most cases. But the rules for it are strict.

Learn a little about the original author of the work that bears his name.

This podcast looks at decorum or proper behavior. When an organization follows decorum, matters can move forward smoothly. Decorum does not imply agreement.

Minutes are very important for an organization. They are the official record of the actions taken by the body that keeps them. They have a definite format that needs to be followed with some material not belonging in the minutes.

The main motion is your starting block for changes in an organization. Here we begin to take a look at it. Even a simple motion is not that simple as many things can happen to it.

Bylaws show you the basic rules, organization, and goals of a society. Without them, the organization does not exist; with them, you know your rights in the organization.