Robert's rules of order newly revised in brief : updated to accord with the twelfth edition of the complete manual / Henry M. Robert III, William J. Evans, Daniel H. Honemann, Thomas J. Balch, Daniel E. Seabold, Shmuel Gerber.
The why and wherefore of meeting rules -- What happens at a meeting? -- How decisions are made at a meeting: handling motions -- Debate -- Amendments -- Postponing and referring to a committee -- How can a group change its mind? -- Voting -- Nominations and elections -- What are the basic types of rules? -- How are rules enforced and how are they suspended? -- Looking up the rules: how to use Robert's rules of order newly revised -- Frequently asked questions -- A summary of motions -- President or vice-president -- Secretary -- Treasurer -- Board member -- Committee chairman or member -- Convention delegate or alternate.
Summary
An update of the classic parliamentary rules of order presents the protocol behind the orderly conduct of meetings in concise format, offering access to the most important rules.