1. Objective 02.01
Explain the role of parliamentary procedure in conducting business meetings

2. Main Objectives of Parliamentary Law
Focus on one item at a time – helps prevent confusion.
Extend courtesy to everyone – recognize before speaking.
Observe the rule majority – keeps unpopular ideas from being adopted
Ensure the rights of the minority – all sides can make motions, second motions, discuss and vote.

3. Definition of Parliamentary Procedure
Using well-defined rules from Roberts Rules of Order to conduct business using a formal, organized approach.

4. Discussion or debate
Requires a 2/3 majority vote to stop discussion

5. Presiding Officer Should be fair and impartial
Should leave the chairman’s station and relinquish chairman’s duties to discuss or present a point of view.

6. Rituals
Many organizations including FFA have rituals to explain emblems or symbols.
They emphasize traditions and beliefs
Rituals include opening and closing ceremonies, degree ceremonies, creeds, etc

7. Agenda A list of what will be done at a business meeting.
Should be prepared before the meeting

8. Parliamentary Procedure CDE
A team leadership activity

9. Individual Leadership Activities
Creed
Extemporaneous speaking
Prepared Public Speaking