Robert's Rules of Order: Meeting Procedures Made Simple!
Robert's Rules of Order: Meeting Procedures Made Simple July 15-16, 2008
Robert's Rules of Order remains an important component of tribal governance. The simple truth is that Robert's Rules of Order is a major tool in the
governance of tribal organizations throughout the US and Canada. Yet, many inconsistencies in their application still exist. For the last ten years, DCI has
been presenting Robert's Rules workshops throughout Indian Country and much has been done to correct some major problem areas. DCI has facilitated hundreds of
workshops on this subject.
This session will not only address many of those inconsistencies, but it will also allow the attendees to address the specific issues they face in their quest
for fair, just and orderly meetings.
Topics to Include: See Individual Downloadable Agendas and Registration Forms to the Right
Day 1
The Role of the Chair, Vice Chair
Can the Chair Enter into Debate?
How does the Chair Maintain Order?
Vacating the Chair
When Does the Chair Vote? It May Surprise You.
Who's Really in Charge?
The Role of the Secretary
Duties of the Recording Secretary
Additional Procedures On Minutes
Common Mistakes In The Preparation Of Minutes
Content Of Minutes
Dispensed Minutes
Form Of Minutes
Language In Minutes
Minutes-Approving Committee (Optional)
Procedures
Reading And Approval Of Minutes
The Agenda
The Secretary's Book
Maintaining and Tracking Resolutions
The Elected Secretary vs the Recording Secretary
What Should be in the Minutes?
Day 2
Robert's Rules: Conducting Effective Meetings
Creating a Balanced Debate
Motions Explained
The Board or the Motion Maker?
Who owns Motions once Debate begins?
Quorum Requirements
When is a Quorum Broken?
The Precedence of Motions
Voting Requirements
Majority and Two-Thirds
Which Motions are Legal, and When?
"Call for the Question", and others
Main Motions
Motions that Bring Business back to the Board
Motions that End Debate
Recess and Adjourn Motions: When to use which
Referring Motions
Withdrawing Motions
The Agenda
Keeping the Discussion on Track
Top to Bottom
Group Exercises: Mock Meetings
CNAP Test
Only for Those who Sign Up to Take The Test
$100 per person in US Funds
Facilitators
Ms. Karen Hall
Senior Associate DCIAmerica
Ms. Karen Hall is an active member of the Consortium of Native American Parliamentarians and a senior associate consultant with DCIAmerica. Her expertise in
implementing training ranges from Robert's Rules of Order, office management, information technology, supervisory training, and on a variety of other related
issues such as time-management, mediation, board and staff relationships, and team building.
Ms. Hall has participated in courses with the Tribal Law and Policy Institute (Department of Justice, Office of Victims of Crimes), and has represented tribal
interests in a variety of culturally-sensitive issues.
In the past, Ms. Hall has held administrative positions within the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, as full-time faculty member at the Little Priest Tribal College
in Nebraska and most recently at Nebraska Indian Community College, teaching such courses as computer applications and operating systems, and a variety of
business courses.
Ms. Hall has earned a Bachelor of Science and Business Administration degree from Bellevue University, Nebraska, and has attended courses at Perdue University
and West Los Angeles School of Law.
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