Robert's rules of order, newly revised, in brief

Why have rules?

The "why and wherefore" of meeting rules

So you're going to a meeting

What happens at a meeting?

How decisions are made at a meeting: handling motions

Debate

Amendments

Postponing and referring to a committee

How can a group change its mind?

Voting and elections

Voting

Nominations and elections

Bylaws and other rules and how to use them

What are the basic types of rules?

How are rules enforced and how are they suspended?

Beyond the basics

Looking up the rules: how to use Roberts rules of order newly revised

Frequently asked questions

A summary of motions

So you've been elected (or appointed)

President or vice-president

Secretary

Treasurer

Board member

Committee chairman or member

Convention delegate or alternate

Table A: Handling motions as chair

Table B: When chair stands and sits

Table C: Conducting a meeting as chair

Table D: Table of rules relation to motions

Table E: Words to use as a member

For help during a meeting.