Parliamentary Procedure
Knowing when and how to effectively participate in a meeting requires special knowledge. This full day class will acquaint you will the tools to be an effective leader or member of a group. You will learn how to propose your ideas, polish the proposals of others and arrive at a meaningful conclusion. The rules of Parliamentary Law are based on a careful balance of the rights of persons, subgroups, or the assembly's total membership. These rules are based on a regard for the rights of the majority, of the minority, of individual members, of absentees, and of all these together.
Subject to be covered include:
- Objectives and Principles of Parliamentary Law
- Rights of Membership
- The Presiding Officer/Chairman
- Vice Presidents/Vice Chairman
- Secretary and Minutes
- Treasurer
- Steps for Proposing and Handling Motions
- Classes of Motions Most used
- Ranking Motions
- Some Incidental Motions
- Motions that Bring a Question Before the Assembly
- Amendments/Friendly Amendments/Unanimous Consent
- The Motion Commit or Refer
- Committees/Task Forces
- Committee Reports
- Meeting Summaries vs. Minutes
- Planning the Meeting
Date/Time: Thursday, April 16, 2009, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: MARC Conference Center
Instructors: Teresa A. Dean, PRP, CPP-T
Fee:
- GTI members $150
- Non-members $173
Registration:
- Register and pay online with a credit card:
4/16/09- Register online and pay with an agency purchase order
Questions? Call 816/701-8234 or e-mail gti@marc.org.