Topic
Meeting Procedures
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Law Firm Carolinas Blog
When Should a Board Bring in a Parliamentarian? Practical Considerations
Organizations often ask whether they need a parliamentarian at their board meetings. A better question is when it makes sense to bring one in. In a prior post, we discussed…
Lash Condo Law Blog
Chairing a Virtual Meeting-Advanced Certification CAI Canada
By Denise Lash
As we continue to get more comfortable with virtual meetings and electronic voting, we now are seeing the benefits of holding meetings virtually. Most of us would agree that this…
The Law of Order
3 Facts You Must Know About a Point of Order
There are common mental images that go with the words “parliamentary procedure” or “Robert’s Rules.” One of them is a person waving his arm and yelling “Point of order!” with…
The Law of Order
How to Take a Vote in 5 Easy Steps
Chairing a meeting is harder than it looks. And at times parliamentary procedure doesn’t make that job any easier. Keeping track of what motion is on the floor and who…
The Law of Order
Why You Should Hire a Professional Parliamentarian for Your Annual Meeting – Part 1
If you hear the words “professional parliamentarian,” and your first thought isn’t, “parli…what?” – then you’re likely thinking, “Wait, there are people who actually do that willingly, even for money?”…
The Law of Order
Why You Should Hire a Professional Parliamentarian for Your Annual Meeting – Part 1
If you hear the words “professional parliamentarian,” and your first thought isn’t, “parli…what?” – then you’re likely thinking, “Wait, there are people who actually do that willingly, even for money?”…
The Law of Order
How to Decide If a Ballot Vote is Legal
If you’re a teller charged with counting ballots, we all hope that you can, at a minimum, . . . count. But let’s be clear – we also hope you…
The Law of Order
How to Challenge the Announced Result of a Voice Vote
“The ‘ayes’ have it, and the motion is adopted.” Have you ever heard these words announced after a voice vote in a meeting and thought, “Um, no. Pretty sure that…
The Law of Order
A Quick Guide to Voting Terms (Plus PDF Download)
Attend a meeting or read an organization’s rules, and you’re likely to encounter a variety of voting terms. Parliamentary procedure (e.g., the rules of Robert’s Rules and other parliamentary procedure…