Democratic Rules of Order
Fred Francis
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56 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 42min.
Co-op Available Galley available on Edelweiss Advertising in Non-profit Quarterly National print campaign The Progressive, Grass Roots Fundraising Journal Excerpts offered to: Communities Magazine, School Library Journal, United Church Observer Academic promotion to civic studies, social studies, political science, democracy and citizenship, education, business management, non-profit management courses Promoted to national service organizations, churches and non-profit groups Promoted through author's website https://democraticrules.com Simultaneous eBook release and promotion Promotion on New Society Publishers' social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, our blog, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube Intended audience: Anyone who attends meetings, eg: stratas, churches, unions, non-profits, clubs, student associations, civic groups, government. Democratic Rules of Order is a complete, concise parliamentary authority, made to be adopted as the official rules of order for meetings of any size. The two pillars of democracy are the right of each member to participate fully and equally and the right of the majority to make decisions. Democratic Rules of Order ensures those rights. A straightforward alternative to Robert's Rules of Order for running meetings When everyone knows the rules, you have better participation, better decisions and a stronger democracy. It is written in plain language so easy to understand, without parliamentary jargon. It can be read in under an hour. Includes an example of a meeting governed by these rules of order. Through thousands of meetings, these rules have been tested in virtually every situation that meetings confront and when applied, the results are invariably fair, efficient and harmonious. International Previous editions have been purchased by People from Canada, US, England, South Africa, Japan, Australia, Norway and Ireland, New Zealand, Belgium, UK and the Armed Forces Europe The rules are based on the natural laws of democracy: the right of individuals to participate fully and fairly and the right of the people to make decisions for themselves. So the rules are not particularly limited by culture. Will be of applicable to any democratic country. Revolutionize meetings! Over 20,000 copies sold – the easy-to-use guide for running democratic meetings of any size The key to promoting true democracy in meetings is clear, easy-to-understand rules of order that support the right of each member to participate fully and equally, and the right of the majority to make decisions while respecting minority rights. An alternative to Robert's Rules of Order and other complicated and unwieldy guides, Democratic Rules of Order is the guide for the rest of us. It lays out clear, concise, easy-to-use rules for governing meetings from clubs and non profits to formal meetings. Benefits include: A complete set of laws for governing meetings Can be read in an hour Plain language, free of complex protocol and jargon to enable equal and efficient participation Tested and honed through thousands of successful meetings Adoptable as the official rules of order for meetings of any size Allows informality, including decisions by consensus, but ensures formality when needed A sample meeting that uses all the rules plus answers to 31 common questions. Now in its tenth edition, and with over 20,000 copies sold, Democratic Rules of Order will produce fair, efficient, and harmonious decisions in meetings of any size or complexity. Foreword by Douglas LeitermanPreface Part 1: The RulesIntroduction Fairness and Orderliness Democratic Principles A Democratic Ideal Another Democratic Ideal Degrees of Formality Higher Laws Minority Rights For Maximum Efficiency The Tenth Edition Virtual Meetings To Adopt or Modify These Rules of Order An Impersonal Referee Governing Elements Government Control Constitution Bylaws Standing Rules Rules of Order Executive Board Officers Election ProceduresMembers Making Decisions Final Authority Equal Rights The Chair Chair's Authority Formal Chair Informal Chair Addressing the Chair Quorum Agenda Motions and Decisions Mover's Privilege Amendments Postpone, Refer Voting Tie Vote Larger Majority Vote Informal Discussion Rescind Reconsider Minutes Reports Ratifying a Previous Decision AdjournmentKeeping Meetings Flowing Staying on the Subject More Thought, Less Talk Mutual Respect Point of Order Disturbances Differing Opinions A New ChairCommittees and Small Meetings Committees Less Formality Special Committees Chairing a Committee Meeting Nondemocratic MeetingsPart 2: Further HelpFrequently Asked Questions Involving the Chair Involving the Secretary Motions and Other TopicsSample Meeting Flowchart Using Democratic Rules of OrderSummary of the RulesIndexAbout the AuthorsA Note about the Publisher
