Master Of Meetings » Meeting Procedure

Alan of New South Wales has asked this question and mentioned that a member of his group has pointed out that Robert’s Rules...

This question is common and the answer is fairly simple. In Australia and New Zealand it is custom to have every motion seconded. Whether...

The issue of apologies seem innocent enough but there can be a sting in the tail. Firstly, just what are apologies? They are NOT...

A deliberative vote is a vote given to a person because they are a member of the group. The term is usually applied to people who chair...

Casting votes is an issue that has come up recently with a client. They sound simple but there is a little bit behind them. Firstly,...

The terms “formal motion” and “procedural motion” mean exactly yhe same thing. They are motions which act upon...

The term “substantive motion” has been around for a long time and is the term most Australian authorities use. The term...

Osmund of Perth has asked a question about the procedural motion “That the meeting proceeds to the next business”. His...

Di from country New South Wales, Australia has asked a question about rescission of motions. Rescission motions are always tricky –...

There are a number of books on meeting procedure in Australia and New Zealand. CAUTION: Your organisation may use a book called “Robert’s...