Latest posts tagged with #RobertsRules on Bluesky
My March blog, 1st published in the National Parliamentarian, re-written for anyone who helps run meetings (clerks/secretaries/chairs/in-house procedural advisors) & ordinary members tired of procedural wrangling at meetings. #robertsrules #parliamentaryprocedure
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My final blog post of 2025: a completely expanded and more comprehensive article (than the 2022 original) on how to prepare, approve and amend an agenda using #RobertsRulesOfOrder. #robertsrules #governance #parliamentaryprocedure
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Some secretaries of organizations take offence when members propose corrections to the minutes. Get over it - the minutes of a meeting belong to the members, not the secretary. My October blog post. #robertsrules #parliamentaryprocedure #governance
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Conversation may be preferable but it just isn’t possible when the parties are far apart on the issues & emotionally charged. In that situation, a structured #RobertsRules style debate is a viable means to explore different sides of an issue & possibly settle a dispute without dueling.
It's September, and time to return to writing my monthly blog posts on parliamentary procedure. Here is this month's contribution: if you want to challenge the results of a vote on a motion, you have to act quickly! #parliamentaryprocedure #robertsrules
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This leopard appears to be consuming my facial tissue. No further explanation should be expected. #originalism #integrity #robertsrules
Got what appeared to be a very irregular notice of a meeting governed by #RobertsRules at 3:30 pm EDT yesterday. Wrote lengthy email screed/complaint, citing section and item — but then figured, “wait until Themis’ Days begin in just an hour, for best impact.”
3/ ... can be tracked down, arrested, and forcibly returned - IF they are within the legislative body's jurisdiction. If they are physically outside the state, as in Texas, not much can be done to compel their return. #RobertsRules #ParliamentaryProcedure #Governance #Texas
Mogul Control (Walt Nada) to Lolita Express: "Aspect hot, buddy-spike! Hillbilly's got you in the pipe, five by five; repeat: Couch Bandit under your rug! Break hard shift two, dump chaff, hostiles below. Bailout, Bailout, Bailout! #Epstein #ETTD #RobertsRules
Some posts in defence of Robert's Rules:
damagemag.com/2024/06/17/w...
socialistcall.com/2019/04/16/w...
#Robertsrules #consensus
Yes, hostile amendments are allowed, just like hostile debate! A companion piece to last year's post on friendly amendments. Taking a break for Summer; back in September. My website, however, is on duty 24/7 - check it out. #robertsrules #parliamentaryprocedure
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But avoiding scrutiny is not how academic leadership works.
Accountability matters.
Due process is not optional.
#AcademicFreedom #DueProcess #SIOP #CARMA #AOM #TexasTech #WhistleblowerRetaliation #Transparency #RobertsRules
#Croudsource #RobertsRules Question: how has parliamentary procedure been used to shut down efforts at equality and justice in meetings you’ve attended?
An orange and white tabby cat sitting on a perch with soft lighting and a contented expression.
What are folks' opinions on Robert's Rules of Order these days? It is so prevalent in the US. Love it? Hate it? Is it equitable? Is it abused? Are they accessible? Ableist? Thoughts?
(Cat tax for the inquiry.)
#robertsrules #parliamentary #consensus #consentdecisons #nonprofit #government
have I got the starter pack for you #nap #robertsrules
Ruminating on how much opportunity cost there is in the time I spend allowing my impostor syndrome to rear it’s ugly head.
Thanks @courtghoward for the nudge/high five.
Lets get’er done.
#planetaryhealth
#deprescribing
#robertsrules
