Meeting Procedure | Master Of Meetings

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...

The Terminology Minefield Here are some common terms that some people are not clear about. It is by no means an exhaustive list. An...

What must the chair do when a point of order is raised? Immediately a point of order is raised the chair must stop the speaker or stop...

Examples of correct “Points of Order” … point of order Mr Chairperson,… the speaker is not speaking to the motion. … point...

A point of order is a tool, which is used to draw attention to a breach in rules, an irregularity in procedure, the irrelevance or...

Here I will be commenting on issues which arise from clients and general issues relating to everything to do with meetings. You...