1. September 1 st, 2010 The Graduate Student Assembly Austin C. Carlson Administrative Director

2. Overview The Purpose and Place of Parli Pro The Legislative Process Debate Rules/Tactics The Basics of Parliamentary Procedure Austin C. Carlson

3. The Purpose of Parli Pro Efficient Meetings Will of the Majority Rights of the Minority/Individual The Basics of Parliamentary Procedure Austin C. Carlson

4. Governing Documents Structure Constitution Bylaws Internal Rules Roberts Rules of Order The Basics of Parliamentary Procedure Austin C. Carlson

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Summary Parli Pro Protects your Rights When in Doubt, Ask! The Basics of Parliamentary Procedure Austin C. Carlson

9. Questions? Austin C. Carlson Administrative Director austincarlson@mail.utexas.edu The Basics of Parliamentary Procedure Austin C. Carlson