What Are Robert's Rules of Order?
Robert's Rules of Order were created to enhance the organization and hence productivity of meetings and gatherings held to find a solution for issues and problems. The chaos that often occurs at meetings lacking rules of behavior and procedure can prevent any kind of productive solution. Robert's Rules of Order are constructive and precise procedures to be followed.
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History
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Originally called "Pocket Manual of Rules of Order for Deliberative Assemblies," Robert's Rules of Order were created by Henry Marten Robert in February 1876. After presiding over a community meeting for the first time and finding himself unprepared for the job, he created his rules of order to help meetings run constructively.
Significance
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Robert's Rules of Order standardized parliamentary procedure in debate and deliberation in any setting. Before they became the standard rules of operation, procedures varied from place to place, making the process much more difficult.
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Function
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The rules are used to guide voting, debates, presentation, time, procedure, behavior and interactions in official meetings in an organized, specific and productive manner. This allows all participants to have input.
Size
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Because the rules are standardized, they work in all sizes of gatherings and meetings. The manual can be referred to and followed by all participants. The rules help to organize any size assembly to produce solutions to the issues at hand.
Geography
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Robert's Rules of Order are used around the world by professionals, politicians, students, the general populace and in any type of meeting that entails debate and seeks solution to a presented problem or issue.
Examples
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Examples of some of the listed rules of order include the proper method for obtaining the floor, making a motion, expanding or arguing the motion or issue, and voting.
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