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Robert's Rules of Order

Using Parliamentary Procedure for More Efficient Meetings

Henry M. Robert III, Daniel H. Honemann, Thomas J. Balch, Daniel E. Seabold, and Shmuel Gerber

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Chapter Overview

Description

Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised (2020) is the 12th and only current authorized edition of the widely accepted standard reference for parliamentary procedure, replacing all previous editions that date to 1876. It outlines principles and guidelines that establish equal rights among members of deliberative and decision-making groups to improve the fairness and efficiency of meetings.

Who Should Listen

  • Anyone looking to lead better meetings
  • People who serve organizations that use Robert’s Rules of Order
  • People with an interest in procedures used by governing bodies

About the Authors

Henry M. Robert III oversaw this and the previous five revisions of Robert’s Rules of Order as the senior member of the authorship team. An esteemed professional parliamentarian himself, he was the grandson of Army General Henry M. Robert, author of the original Robert’s Rules of Order. A WWII veteran and Victory Medal recipient, he passed at age 98 in 2019.