Cagle's Answers to Parliamentary Procedure Questions

Here you will find my comments in response to questions sent to me by e-mail out of my parliamentary procedure page. I answer these questions as a community service and in the hope that better understanding of parliamentary principles may make the world a happier place in which to live and work.

If you have a question, please feel free to ask!

The questions and answers are organized and grouped in general categories to make them easier to find and faster to download on your browser. Just click on the question areas you'd like to look at. The questions are in bold to help you see them. This webpage was last edited 4 April 2013.
 

Abstentions and Effect on Voting

Conflict in Meetings and Organizations

Preventing Hostile Amendments

Appointed Positions

Debate

Quorum

Board of Directors vs. The Members

Invalid Motions

Robert's, Sturgis, and other manuals

Bylaws

Minutes

Tie Votes

Calling the Question

Minority Report

Voting, majority v. 2/3, proxy voting

Can the chair debate and vote?

Officers

Changing Things Previously Adopted

Organizing, Reorganizing, and Renewal

Link to Cagle's Parliamentary Procedure Page