Robert's Rules Blog
Practical guides to parliamentary procedure. No legalese, no fluff, just clear explanations you can use in your next meeting.
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10 Common Meeting Chair Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
The most common procedural mistakes new chairs make, from forgetting to restate motions to joining the debate.
15 Phrases Every Board Member Needs for Their Next Meeting
The exact words to use for making motions, calling votes, raising objections, and handling common meeting situations under Robert's Rules.
First Time Chairing a Meeting? A Practical Guide
How to chair your first formal meeting using Robert's Rules. From calling to order to handling disruptions.
Robert's Rules of Order Simplified: A Plain-English Guide
Everything a new board member needs to know about Robert's Rules, explained without the legalese.
What Is a Motion and How Does It Actually Work?
The complete lifecycle of a motion in Robert's Rules of Order. How to make one, second it, debate it, amend it, and vote on it.
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Point of Order vs. Point of Information vs. Point of Privilege: What's the Difference?
The three most confused procedural motions in Robert's Rules of Order, explained with examples so you know which one to use and when.
How Nonprofit Boards Can Run Better Meetings in 30 Minutes or Less
Practical strategies for nonprofit board meetings: consent agendas, time limits, structured debate, and the procedural tools that cut meeting time in half.
Parliamentary Procedure for Student Government: A Complete Training Guide
How student government bodies use Robert's Rules of Order. Covers senate meetings, committee procedures, elections, and building a culture of fair debate.
Robert's Rules for HOA Board Meetings: What Every Board Member Should Know
How to run HOA board meetings using Robert's Rules of Order. Covers quorum, homeowner speaking rights, executive sessions, and common disputes.
Tabling a Motion vs. Postponing: Why Most People Get This Wrong
The real difference between tabling and postponing a motion in Robert's Rules of Order, and why using the wrong one causes problems.
How to Take Meeting Minutes That Actually Hold Up
What to include in meeting minutes, what to leave out, and how to write a record that protects your organization.
Can the Chair Vote? The Surprising Rules About Presiding Officer Voting
When the meeting chair can and cannot vote under Robert's Rules of Order. The rules depend on your board size, voting method, and bylaws.
What Is a Quorum and Why Does It Matter?
How quorum works under Robert's Rules of Order. What happens when you lose quorum, how to set the right number, and the mistakes that invalidate your decisions.