Robert’s Rules (RR) “The application of parliamentary law is the best method yet devised to enable assemblies of any size, with due regard for every member’s opinion, to arrive at the general will on the maximum number of questions of varying complexity in a minimum amount of time and under all kinds of internal climate ranging from total harmony to hardened or impassioned division of opinion” At Missouri S&T we seem to follow the general procedures of RR, without rigorous adherence to the strictest formalities. E.g., strictly speaking, to obtain the floor (be allowed to speak), one should be the first to stand when the person speaking has finished and then address the Chairperson and wait for recognition before speaking. “raising your hand means nothing”… I intend to accommodate a slightly looser procedure unless order is difficult to maintain Please note two rules to keep in mind 1) No member should speak twice on an issue until all of those wishing to speak have been heard 2) Direct all remarks to the Chair (not towards other members)

Robert’s Rules (RR) Voting Once a motion is made and seconded, upon receiving recognition to speak, members can debate the motion. Debate should be confined to the merits of the motion If the Chairperson asks if the members are ready for the question and no one seeks to claim the floor, then the Chair proceeds to take the vote Note: The person who made the motion, after hearing discussion can ask permission to withdraw the motion. Tabling a motion is meant to briefly set aside a motion to deal with something that has come up unexpectedly. It is not to postpose indefinitely. Must be seconded and requires a majority vote If not taken from the table by the next regular meeting, the motion dies. Untabling, similarly, requires a motion, second and majority vote