Notes and Comments on Robert's Rules - Softcover

Ericson, Jon L

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0809317044 ISBN 13: 9780809317042

Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press, 1991

Synopsis

Although Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised serves with distinction as the parliamentary authority, it too often seems intimidating and confusing to those who must use it. In this book, Jon L. Ericson seeks to clarify, not simplify, Robert’s Rules. He stresses that members of an organization must discover that they are not controlled by, but have a choice of—and may, in fact, even modify—the rules by which they are bound. Ericson begins with the Order of Precedence, which he defines as the key concept in understanding and utilizing parliamentary procedure. He then uses a question-and-answer format in which a logical progression of essential parliamentary questions is explicitly answered, with a rationale for each rule. Throughout, he provides specific page references to Robert. Through these three elements, he makes clic doctrine intelligible and workable, leading the reader step-by-step through the rules and their applications and, in the process, reducing or removing the negative attitude held by many toward parliamentary procedure.

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Review

"The principles discussed are not new, but their mode of presentation is fresh: a logical progression of essential parliamentary questions clearly answered, with a rationale for each rule. The doctrine of the book is sound, even where it occasionally departs from tradition. . . . The book is a model of usable scholarship. It is unique to its field."James H. McBath, University of Southern California" "The principles discussed are not new, but their mode of presentation is fresh: a logical progression of essential parliamentary questions clearly answered, with a rationale for each rule. The doctrine of the book is sound, even where it occasionally departs from tradition. . . . The book is a model of usable scholarship. It is unique to its field."-- James H. McBath, University of Southern California

About the Author

Jon L. Ericson conducts workshops and serves as convention parliamentarian throughout the country. He is presently the Ellis and Nelle Levitt Professor of Speech Communication at Drake University, where he has served as provost and has received numerous awards for both teaching excellence and for significant contributions to the university community.

Edition details

• Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0809317044
• ISBN 13: 9780809317042
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 167