Further, any answers given will be based upon the rules contained in the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised.As indicated on the Official Robert’s Rules of Order Website“:
These rules are, in effect, default rules; that is to say, they govern only if there are no contrary provisions in any federal, state, or other law applicable to the society, or in the society’s bylaws, or in any special rules of order that the society has adopted.”
Parliamentary rules are based on a regard for the rights of:
The majority; the minority; the individual member; the absentee, and all of these together. As such our responses would not authorize a violation of the:
Fundamental principles of parliamentary law
One question at a time;
Vote only by members who are present at the time the vote is taken;
Not allowing votes to nonmembers, or;
Authorizing absentee or cumulative voting.
Rules protecting the absentees
Presence of quorum;
Previous notice requirement.
Rules related to the basic rights of members
Attend meetings, make motions, speak in debate, and vote.
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