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Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th edition Paperback – September 1, 2020
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Robert's Rules of Order is the recognized guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings. This 12th edition is the only current manual to have been maintained and updated since 1876 under the continuing program established by General Henry M. Robert himself. As indispensable now as the original edition was more than a century ago, Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised is the acknowledged "gold standard" for meeting rules.
New and enhanced features of this edition include:
- Section-based paragraph numbering to facilitate cross-references and e-book compatibility
- Expanded appendix of charts, tables, and lists
- Sample rules for electronic meetings
- Helpful summary explanations about postponing a motion, reconsidering a vote, making and enforcing points of order and appeals, and newly expanded procedures for filling blanks
- New provisions regarding debate on nominations, reopening nominations, and completing an election after its scheduled time
- Dozens more clarifications, additions, and refinements to improve the presentation of existing rules, incorporate new interpretations, and address common inquiries
Coinciding with publication of the 12th edition, the authors of this manual have once again published an updated (3rd) edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief, a simple and concise introductory guide cross-referenced to it.
- Print length816 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherPublicAffairs
- Publication dateSeptember 1, 2020
- Dimensions5 x 1.75 x 7 inches
- ISBN-101541736699
- ISBN-13978-1541736696
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2024Although Federal & State elections get all the attention, local government municipal & school board elections affect us the most. Following & understanding the rules is critically important to long-term success & public transparency. This book is easy to understand. If you want local government working for you, understanding the rules is empowering for all.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2024Good book to have in your lodge.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2024Overall comprehend and essential for meetings
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SandraReviewed in Canada on August 2, 20245.0 out of 5 stars Great for running meetings!
Keeps meetings running smoothly & efficiently.
Helps avoid long drawn-out monologues.
Followed closely, it helps keep a meeting on task, and helps avoid flare-ups.
Well worth the money to buy it - and the time to study it!
RobReviewed in the United Kingdom on May 9, 20215.0 out of 5 stars At Last - It's on Kindle!
Let's be honest. There are very few people on the face of the Earth who really WANT to read Robert's Rules of Order. But it's a venerable treatise on parliamentary law and constitutes the baseline parliamentary rule book for a blindingly wide array of civil organisations. So if you MUST read Robert's, let's pause a moment to THANK GOD that the Guardians of RRO have at long last decided to make an electronic version of the current edition of the work available at a normal cost. At last, it's possible to carry a version on one's laptop, tablet, or phone! At last, it's possible to conduct a full text search of the entire work! At last, it's super-easy to interpret and... oh wait. Scratch that last one. Although the editors do their best, it's still a fiddle to figure out. I suppose 2 out of 3 ain't bad. Until somebody can develop an AI to read it for us (coming soon, in the 26th Century) going all-electronic is the best innovation this work has seen in a long time. The long-departed General Robert would (I hope) be proud.
CathyReviewed in Germany on December 4, 20205.0 out of 5 stars Policy and procedures
This book is great really tells the peoceedures an organization could use. Glad they finally updated about online meetings.
Geoffrey SmithReviewed in Japan on June 19, 20235.0 out of 5 stars Damaged Book
I am giving the book 5 stars because of the content, not because of the seller.
I am giving the book 5 stars because of the content, not because of the seller.5.0 out of 5 stars Damaged Book
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Reviewed in Japan on June 19, 2023
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Kindle CustomerReviewed in Australia on May 2, 20215.0 out of 5 stars Written well
Have referred to this book several times. Now forms part of president's kit.









