Parliamentary Procedure

Parliamentary procedure, also called rules of order, is the generally accepted rules, ethics, and customs used to govern meetings, and other operations of clubs, organizations, legislative bodies, and other deliberative assemblies.

Why Use Parliamentary Procedure?

Parliamentary procedure is designed to help leaders and members conduct meetings of high quality and efficiency and give them guidance in organizational structure and functions. Knowledge of parliamentary rules is helpful to participants on every level:

members need to be aware of methods of good procedure and
leaders need to be knowledgeable in the use of proper techniques.

Good parliamentary procedure ensures justice to everyone, prescribes order, reflects kindness and generosity, provides constructive use of limited time and gives one a sense of self-confidence.

Parliamentary Procedure Resources

ABC's of Parliamentary Procedures Video Part 1

ABC's of Parliamentary Procedures Video Part 2

Front page of How a Constitution and Bylaws Benefit Your Organization Fact Sheet

How to Run an Effective Meeting: How a Constitution and Bylaws Benefit Your Organization

This fact sheet provides the basic differences between drafting a constitution and bylaws for your organization, and how they can both be beneficial.

How a Constitution and Bylaws Benefit Your Organization Fact Sheet

Front page of Creating a Constitution for Your Organization Fact Sheet

How to Run an Effective Meeting: Creating a Constitution for Your Organization

This fact sheet provides the basic information on how to draft a constitution for your organization.

How to Draft a Constitution for Your Organization Fact Sheet

Front page of How to Draft Bylaws for Your Organization Fact Sheet

How to Run an Effective Meeting: How to Draft Bylaws for Your Organization

This fact sheet provides the basic information on how to draft bylaws for your organization.

How to Draft Bylaws for Your Organization Fact Sheet

How to Run an Effective Meeting: Parliamentary Procedure Basics

This fact sheet provides the basic information on running an effective meeting using parliamentary procedure.

Parliamentary Procedure Fact Sheet

Pocket Guide to Parliamentary Procedure

One of the most important tools for effective meetings is the knowledge and use of basic parliamentary procedure.

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Simplified Handbook of Parliamentary Procedure

This guide covers the basics of parliamentary procedure.

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Procedural Guide for Arkansas County Quorum Court Meetings

This guide covers the legislation and procedure guidelines for Quorum Court meetings.

Download the Procedural Guide