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vvvvv � . vvv � v � Y . vv � YvvYVYYvv :�� � MwvV.� � <br /> ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER <br /> What are Robert's Rules of Order? <br /> The first edition of the book was published in February, 1876 by U.S. Army Major Henry Martyn Robert. Its <br /> procedures were loosely modeled after those used in the United States House of Representatives. Robert wrote <br /> Robert's Rules of Order after presiding over a church meeting and discovering that delegates from different <br /> areas of the country did not agree about proper procedure. The book is now in its 10th edition;Robert's Rules of <br /> Order Newlu,Revised(RONR). <br /> Robert's Rules of Order provides applicable rules governing key matters of meeting and general <br /> procedures,including: <br /> Establishing a Constitution and Bylaws for your student organization. <br /> Structure of the meeting Agenda and debate. <br /> Motions;including making,seconding,debating,modifying and amending motions.. <br /> Sufficient majority and simple majority and which decisions are appropriate to them. <br /> Establishment of a quorum. <br /> Definition of membership. <br /> Voting rights of presiding officer and voting procedures. <br /> AN OUTLINE OF BASIC PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE <br /> Prepared by Douglas N. Case <br /> Parlianientaty Authority Robert's Rules of Order,Newly Revised, Tenth Edition,2001. <br /> I. Rules Governing an Organization <br /> State and Federal Law - governing corporations, tax-exempt organizations, public legislative bodies„ <br /> etc. <br /> Articles of Incorporation-applicable to corporations <br /> Governing Documents of Parent Organizations - applicable to chapters, affiliates, etc. of larger <br /> organizations <br /> D. Local Constitution and Bylaws -defines the organization's basic structure and fundamental rules. <br /> Normally requires a 2/3 vote and prior notice for amendment and are not subject to suspension. <br /> E. Standing Rules -operating procedures consistent with all of the above. Normally can be amended <br /> by majority vote at any business meeting and can be suspended. <br /> F. Rules of Order-parliamentary authority,superseded by any of the above that conflict. <br /> Precedent and Custom-apply when there are no written rules governing a situation. <br /> t SAN DIEGO STATE <br /> UNIVERSITY <br /> snsuStudent A3roirs-•Bridges to Success <br /> �` Student Activities and Campus Life <br />