ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER
-Quick Tips to Keep Control of Your Board Meeting and End on Time
Have you been a part of a Board meeting that lasted way too long, quickly got off topic, or just didn't accomplish what you had expected by the time you adjourned?
Well, we have been there! We know facilitating meetings are tough.
If you are looking for ways to make better use of your time at an Association Board meeting, watch this video for ways to keep control at your next Board meeting and make quick decisions with your community.
See Robert's Rules in Action:
Robert's Rules of Order is the standard for conducting discussions and facilitating group decision-making using traditional parlimentary procedure.
Although, at first, the process may seem lengthy and involved, having an agreed upon set of rules for all members in your community makes meetings run easier. Using Robert's Rules will help your Association have better meetings, not only through creating an efficiency and flow to the meeting, but also creating a suitable process that encourages respect, fairness, and participation.
Here are the Four (4) Basic Elements of Robert's Rules:
1. Motion: To introduce a new piece of business or propose a decision or action, a motion must be made by a group member ("I move that......")
2. A second motion: Used to allow some consensious of the topics that are being discussed at a meeting. For a motion to be discussed, the membership must allow it by showing support of hearing the individual who brought up the topic ("I second...")
3. Adopt: Used as a signal of acceptance for a motion on the floor. ("The motion carries and we will adopt...")
4. Adjourn: A motion is made to end the meeting. A second motion is required. A majority vote is then required for the meeting to be adjourned (ended).