September 1 st, 2010 The Graduate Student Assembly Austin C. Carlson Administrative Director
Overview The Purpose and Place of Parli Pro The Legislative Process Debate Rules/Tactics The Basics of Parliamentary Procedure Austin C. Carlson
The Purpose of Parli Pro Efficient Meetings Will of the Majority Rights of the Minority/Individual The Basics of Parliamentary Procedure Austin C. Carlson
Governing Documents Structure Constitution Bylaws Internal Rules Roberts Rules of Order The Basics of Parliamentary Procedure Austin C. Carlson
Legislative Process Authored by a Member of the Body Submitted 72 hours in advance to AD First Reading/Q&A Committee Discussion Second Reading/Debate/Vote The Basics of Parliamentary Procedure Austin C. Carlson
Debate Rules/Tactics Limit/Extend Debate, Reopen Commit/Refer Amendments Postpone Lay on the Table Previous Question The Basics of Parliamentary Procedure Austin C. Carlson
Privileged/Incidental Motions Point of Information Point of Order/Appeal Point of Parliamentary Inquiry Point of Personal Preference Motion to Adjourn The Basics of Parliamentary Procedure Austin C. Carlson
Summary Parli Pro Protects your Rights When in Doubt, Ask! The Basics of Parliamentary Procedure Austin C. Carlson
Questions? Austin C. Carlson Administrative Director The Basics of Parliamentary Procedure Austin C. Carlson