Parliamentarian Corner

This podcast looks at pracitcums as put on by the American Institute of Parliamentarians.

This podcast talks about the two different meanings of division that are found in parliamentary procedure. One deals with voting and the other with breaking up the motion into logical parts.

Withdrawal is actually the highest ranking motion under AIPSC. It is the one function that is reserved to the maker of the motion even after the motion has been stated by the chair. And there is one case where it cannot be used.

In this podcast Point of Information and Parliamentary Inquiry are presented. These two requests can help speed things along by providing information to the assembly. But they can also be used to hinder business.

A Point of Order is the way for a member to point out a possible problem with procedure during a meeting. The chair or, in some cases, the assembly determine if the member was correct. Points of Order are an easy way to help the assembly keep on track to a successful meeting.

Requests are an important part of meetings. Understanding the basics of them under your parliamentary authority can make the meeting go much smoother. The basics are looked at here.

This is a program designed to help those studying for the Registered Parliamentarians Exam. But it is much more than that as it is a great way to maintain your knowledge of Robert't Rules of Order Newly Revised.

The motion to Table under AIPSC is very different from the motion under RONR. Tabling under AIPSC is the way to kill a motion without taking a vote on it. It can save a society from embarrassment.

Adopt in Lieu Of is one of the specific main motions found in AIPSC. It allows an assembly to quickly handle a variety of opitions for solving a situation. It is a great addition to parliamentary procedure.

AIPSC, American Institute of Parliamentarians Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure, is one manual that uses modern language and concepts.

There are times when the ordinary rules just don't work. Suspend the Rules allows the assembly to get around this problem so that the necessary work can be done. But no all the rules can be suspended. Take a good listen and find out what can and cannot be done.

A review of an excellent flip book for any chair. The roles of the chair are shown in an easy to use format.

This podcast goes over the standard characteristics of motions. Understanding these gives you vital understanding of how to handle and use motions.

The yearly meeting of the American Institute of Parliamentarians is called the Annual Session. What happens at this series of meetings?

The Standard Code, originally by Alice Sturgis, is one of the major parliamentary authorities. It differs from Robert's in many ways but the differences are easy to understand and use.

There are many Parliamentary Authorities. This podcast looks at how one is adopted so that it becomes the authority for the organization.

An opinion is a professional look at a particular situation or event. Opinions are based on the parliamentary authority and how it applies to the situation.

There are several motions that should not be used. This podcast looks at these motions and tells when they should not be used with the reasons why.

This podcast looks at the basic information about Bylaws. They are the basic rules of a society and so are very important.

Amending and revising bylaws have special rules. The process is not easy and should not be done all the time. This podcast deals with these complicated issues.