Robert's Rules of Order is a tool used by representative bodies of all kinds to bring order to meetings and allow the group to take care of business in an efficient and predictable manner. Robert's Rules of Order and other kinds of parliamentary procedures are a proven way of conducting meetings.

Everything it says that it is. Clear and concise that helps figure out 80% of all the cases of Robert's Rules. The bigger 600 page book is good as a reference, but if you're looking to master just the basics of Robert's Rules, this is your go to. ( )

This book addresses the issues involved with meetings. Rules of Order is the recognized guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings. This edition includes "clarified procedures for adopting an agenda, preparing and approving the minutes, and conducting board and committee meetings.", "More fully explained rules for counting ballots and resolving election disputes", "a new subsection on electronic meetings", "clarifications regarding the powers of an organizations executive board in relation to the general membership", "guidance for dealing with misconduct by officers and for holding disciplinary trials".

This book is long and detailed, anyone who holds management/leadership positions in an office that utilizes meetings frequently could gain something from it.

If you’re running even a halfway-serious meeting, assembly, or convention, you need some way of bringing order to the proceedings. Without common rules, deliberative assemblies devolve into chaos. First devised in 1876 by U.S. Army Colonel Henry Martyn Robert, these rules help to allow groups of peoples to understand what happens when, when people can speak, when and how motions can be voted on, and how to decide on many complicated matters.

Robert’s Rules of Order are now in their 11th edition and still going strong. My version—the 1943 5th edition—are mainly for consulting and not straight reading. The funny thing is, once you go through them, watch C-SPAN. Many more things make sense. This little book teaches you what each position in the chamber entails, how committees are supposed to work, and how to maintain a meaningful flow of discourse in a debate. If you’re looking for a career in politics and haven’t read them, you should get very familiar with Robert’s Rules. ( )

Standard book of parliamentary procedure ( )

Standard work on parliamentary procedure for ordinary groups ( )

These are the rules of parliamentary procedure used everywhere from club meetings to the United States Senate. So if you're running a meeting--or want to make sure others are keeping to the rules--this is an essential reference to not just have on your shelves, but take with you--so a pocket-sized guide like mine helps. The one thing to be aware of in purchasing is that this book has gone through several revisions and editions, so you want to make sure you get the latest one. ( )

"Robert's Rules of Order: The Standard Guide to Parliamentary Procedure" is a 1982 reprint of the 1893 "Robert's Rules of Order" with added illustrations. While that may be of historical interest, it's not the current "Robert's Rules of Order."

Robert's is regularly updated, and there have been many editions since the 1893 version. Each new edition brings changes to procedure (the latest has 120, with both new practices and names of motions). If you're supposed to follow the "most recent edition" of Robert's, Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (11th Edition) published in 2011 is your book.

While some readers find the current manual (at 716 pages) too daunting and complex, there are excellent guides to Robert's. As the author of two of them, I’m partial to these: "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Parliamentary Procedure Fast-Track" and "Notes and Comments on Robert's Rules, Fourth Edition." ( )

Would be 5 stars, but a new edition is out!

There are lots of books with Robert's Rules in the title. However, most of these books are earlier editions of Robert's or knock-offs. If you're supposed to follow the "latest edition" of Robert's, this is the right title--Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised. However, this 10th Edition from 2000 has now been replaced by the 11th Edition, published in 2011. Each new edition brings changes to procedure. The latest has 120. ( )

Yes, this is THE Robert's Rules of Order.

There are lots of books with Robert's Rules in the title. However, most of these books are earlier editions of Robert's or knock-offs. If you're supposed to follow the "latest edition" of Robert's, this is your book--Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (11th Edition), published in 2011. Each new edition brings changes to procedure. The latest has 120.

While Robert's Rules may not seem like a "let's cozy up with a book" kind of read, the book is a wonderful resource for anyone who has to spend time in meetings. And this newest edition is essential for groups that follow (or at least claim to follow) Robert's. ( )

"Robert's Rules of Order in Plain and Simple English" consists of an introduction to parliamentary procedure and then the 1915 edition of Robert's Rules of Order.

There are a number of significant errors in the introductory materials, including:
** The maker of a motion does not always get to speak last
** There is no 20 minute final speech on a motion
** A Division of the Assembly is not counted
** A standard vote is based on those present and voting, not total membership
** The Previous Question is not "a motion to end debate that is only used in The U.S. House of Representatives"

More importantly, except for historical interest, the 1915 edition of Robert's is of little use today. Robert's is regularly updated, and there have been many editions since the Revised 1915 version. Each new edition brings changes to procedure (the latest has 120 listed). If you're supposed to follow the "most recent edition" of Robert's, Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 11th edition published in 2011 is your book. ( )

"Robert's Rules of Order (Illustrated)" is a reprint of the original 1876 Robert's with some additional drawings.

While the book may be of historical interest, the 1876 version of Robert's is not the current edition. Robert's is regularly updated, and each new edition brings changes to procedure (the latest has 120 listed). If you're supposed to follow the "most recent edition" of Robert's, Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 11th edition published in 2011 is your book. ( )

Illustrations by Will Eisner, so every drawing of seconding a motion or what have you makes me think of the Elders of Zion.

JF515 .R65 1967 c.2 of 2 (REF)

JF515 .R65 1967 c.1 of 2 (REF)

Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, does precisely what it says it will do: it sets out clearly and concisely the distillation of decades of parliamentary procedure.

This classic set of rules has been used by the smallest and largest organizations on the Earth for many years. ( )

Can you run a household or country without them? ( )

That's "General" Robert, if you please.

I am told that IRV (Instant Run-off Voting) is described in Robert's Rules, so would like to compare that to the Ranked Choice voting now used in the state of Maine and elsewhere.
Shira
13 November, 12016 HE

I am told that IRV (Instant Run-off Voting) is described in Robert's Rules, so would like to compare that to the Ranked Choice voting now used in the state of Maine and elsewhere.
Shira
13 November, 12016 HE

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JF515 .R65 1979 (REF)

What Else and can be said when conducting a meeting. The rules of Decorum and this is the authority which is followed. ( )

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