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While artificial intelligence and programs like ChatGPT have made strides in various domains, relying on this technology for tasks like taking meeting minutes in an association or board meeting has many drawbacks. Minutes are the official record of a given …
5 Reasons to Avoid Using Artificial Intelligence for Meeting Minutes Read more »
Are you always scratching your head about the intricacies of Robert’s Rules of Order? Do you want to ace your next HOA Meeting or Nonprofit Board Meeting? Or maybe you’re on the lookout for a comprehensive Robert’s Rules Class? If …
The voting rights of the meeting chairman is probably one of the most frequently asked questions of parliamentarians! There can be a lot of confusion in this area, so this post will break down all of the relevant concepts to …
A committee, as understood in parliamentary law, is a body of one or more persons, elected or appointed by (or by direction of) an assembly or society, to consider, investigate, or take action on certain matters or subjects, or to …
Here are the Five Ways to Appoint Committee Members Under Robert’s Rules of Order Read more »
Please join Donald Garrett, a Professional Registered Parliamentarian, as he previews legislative changes to the Virginia Condominium Act and Property Owners’ Association Act that enhance the ability of community associations to meet and vote electronically. This lunch and learn is …
Free Webinar: New Electronic Meeting Authorities for Virginia Community Associations Read more »
The official record of the proceedings of a deliberative assembly is usually called the minutes….The minutes should be kept in a substantial book or binder. Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised (12th Edition), §48:1 While Robert’s Rules of Order Newly …
Meeting Minutes Requirements Under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act Read more »
At the 2020 National Association of Parliamentarians Training Conference, the Robert’s Rules Association officially retired the eleventh edition and launched the twelfth edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised and the third edition of Robert’s Rules of Order In …
Top 5 Changes in the New Robert’s Rules of Order Read more »
With the recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), many associations, groups, and public bodies are evaluating the feasibility of conducting all or some of their business through electronic means. With Governors, Mayors, and Public Health authorities mandating curfews, venue …
In deliberative assemblies that follow Robert’s Rules of Order the President is not the organization’s dictator! The main basis of parliamentary procedure is the application of principles and rules that allow for group decision-making. Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised …