Originally published in 1896, "Robert's Rules of Order," remains to this day the manual of choice when it comes to conducting orderly productive proceedings. As General Henry M. Robert describes in his preface to the work, "The object of Rules of Order is to assist an assembly to accomplish in the best possible manner the work for which it was designed. To do this it is necessary to restrain the individual somewhat, as the right of an individual,...

This clear, easy-to-use guide makes parliamentary procedure simple to understand and apply. Participate effectively in a meeting learning how to assemble a quorum, establish an agenda to making motions and setting up committees.

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