Thoroughly updated to reflect the past decade's technological advances, this edition of the only authorized parliamentary procedure guide contains new information on conducting meetings over the Internet, on phone and video conference calls, and with members in absentia. Other editors are William J. Evans, Daniel Honemann, and Thomas Balch. The only authorized guide to parliamentary procedure, completely updated for the internet age.

This clear, easy-to-use guide makes parliamentary procedure simple to understand and apply. Participate effectively in a meeting learning how to assemble a quorum, establish an agenda to making motions and setting up committees.

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To participate with total confidence in your next meeting, all you need is this little orange book. Robert's Rules of Order in Action puts the most important parliamentary rules, terms, and examples at your fingertips. When the clock is ticking and you need to make a privileged motion or demand an appeal, this book gives you the right tools in the shortest time.