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The Secret Tip that Will Transform Your Property Owners Association Annual Meeting

By Sarah E. Merkle on November 14, 2018
Posted in Debate/Discussion, Leading a Meeting

The Secret Tip that Will Transform Your Property Owners Association Annual Meeting“I’m so excited about the property owners association annual meeting!” said no one ever.

Universal agreement on any topic is hard to come by these days, but I’m pretty sure we would get close if we took a poll on whether anyone thinks a property owners association annual meeting is a pleasant experience. Except for,…

5 Basics for Successfully Navigating Your Next Business Meeting

By Sarah E. Merkle on November 8, 2017
Posted in Debate/Discussion, Leading a Meeting

5 Basics for Successfully Navigating Your Next MeetingI’d be a rich woman if had a dollar for every time I’ve heard the parliamentary procedure query, “Why all these rules, anyway?!” Well, I didn’t make them up, and they weren’t hatched recently at all – Robert’s Rules harks back to 1876. And most of the rules are not arbitrary, but are based on…

Handy Tips for Keeping Discussion under Control

By Sarah E. Merkle on November 1, 2017
Posted in Committees, Debate/Discussion, Leading a Meeting

Handy Tips for Keeping Discussion under ControlTo let the pros have the floor or the cons….That is the question. And in America, the home of all things democratic, who gets to speak in an organized meeting is an especially important question: Everyone’s voice is valued, and we feel the need to make sure everyone gets a chance to say their piece.…

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The Law of Order blog serves as a general parliamentary procedure resource, providing information about creation and revision of governing documents (constitutions, bylaws, or rules), application of Robert’s Rules of Order and other procedural authorities in a variety of contexts (such as nonprofits, political parties, homeowners associations, unions, churches, trade associations), and leadership of any type of organizational meeting. In an effort to make all things parliamentary more accessible, The Law of Order provides practical information, advice, and strategy for navigating the legal and procedural complexities of board and committee meetings, delegate meetings, conventions, and the like.

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