Robert's Rules of Order Summary
Types of motions
Main, Subsidiary, Privileged, Invidental
Voting on a motion
1. By voice 2. By roll call 3. By general consent 4. By division 5. By ballot
The order of Business
1. Call to order 2. Roll call of members present 3. Reading of minutes of last meeting 4. Officers report 5. Committee report 6. Special orders 7. Unfinished business 8. New business 9. Announcements 10. Adjournment
How motions are Presented
1. Obtaining the floor 2. Make your motion 3. Wait for someone to second your motion 4. Another member will second your motion or the chair will call for a second 5. If there is no second to your motion it is lost 6. The chair states your motion 7. Expand on your motion 8. Putting the question to the membership for final vote
Parliamentary Procedure
Rules for a meeting to help with confusion