Robert's rules of order revised : for deliberative assemblies

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Robert's rules of order revised : for deliberative assemblies

by Henry M. (Henry Martyn) Robert

EN·~8 hours·16 chapters

Chapters

16 total

TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE

0:12

ROBERT’S Rules of Order Revised FOR DELIBERATIVE ASSEMBLIES

4:28

ORDER OF PRECEDENCE OF MOTIONS.

0:46

TABLE OF RULES RELATING TO MOTIONS Answering 300 Questions in Parliamentary Practice

2:46

NOTES TO TABLE

3:34

ADDITIONAL RULES

0:23

EXPLANATION OF THE TABLE OF RULES RELATING TO MOTIONS.

3:36

PREFACE.

3:40

INTRODUCTION. - PARLIAMENTARY LAW.

11:08

PLAN OF THE WORK.

4:41

Description

A clear, concise guide to the principles and practices that keep meetings orderly and democratic, this manual walks listeners through the fundamentals of parliamentary procedure. It explains how business is introduced, debated, and decided in societies, conventions and other deliberative bodies, making the often‑intimidating rules of order approachable for anyone who needs to run or participate in a meeting. By breaking down the hierarchy of motions and the etiquette of debate, it helps groups reach decisions efficiently while respecting every member’s voice.

The book’s structured layout covers everything from the basics of obtaining the floor to the nuances of privileged, incidental and subsidiary motions, as well as voting methods, committee roles and the duties of officers. Practical examples illustrate how to handle nominations, amendments, recesses and adjournments, giving listeners the confidence to apply the rules in real‑time. Whether you’re a seasoned board member or a newcomer to group governance, the audio format makes the material easy to follow and reference whenever a meeting is called.

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Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (465K characters)

Release date

2025-04-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Henry M. (Henry Martyn) Robert

Henry M. (Henry Martyn) Robert

1837–1923

Best known for creating the meeting guide that became Robert’s Rules of Order, he was also a career Army engineer whose work reached from military projects to major public works. His practical handbook grew out of real confusion at public meetings and went on to shape how countless organizations make decisions.

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