NARRATOR This presentation is designed to give C.A. Members a general understanding on how parliamentary procedure can be used at a Group, District, Area and World Conference level of services. The World Service Conference uses Robert’s Rules of Order with some modifications. You can find an abridged version of Robert’s Rules and their modifications in…
Category: Robert’s Rules of Order
WSC PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE GUIDELINES (Adapted from Robert’s Rules of Order)
Excerpt from the C.A. World Service Manual 2022 Edition – Page 85 – 92 The purpose of parliamentary procedure is “…to permit a majority to accomplish its ultimate purpose within a reasonable period of time but only after allowing the minority reasonable opportunity to express its views on the question at issue.” – Lehr Fess,…
For Fair and Orderly Meetings
Robert’s Rules is a time-tested manual of “parliamentary procedure” for conducting business at meetings and public gatherings. The basic handbook of operation for most groups, it provides common procedures for deliberation and decision-making with the full participation of the membership body. The conduct of ALL business is controlled by the general will of the whole…
Taking Minutes
How to take minutes at Group Business, Area and Committee Meetings 1. Use a template. 2. Check off attendees as they arrive. Make sure you have a meeting agenda. This is usually prepared by the Chairperson. Choose your recording tool. Will you use a pen and paper or will you use a laptop computer, tablet,…