Democratic Rules Of Order

Author : Peg Francis,Fred Francis
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781550926996

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Democratic Rules of Order by Peg Francis,Fred Francis Pdf

Revolutionize meetings! Over 20,000 copies sold – the easy-to-use guide for running democratic meetings of any size The key to promoting true democracy in meetings is clear, easy-to-understand rules of order that support the right of each member to participate fully and equally, and the right of the majority to make decisions while respecting minority rights. An alternative to Robert's Rules of Order and other complicated and unwieldy guides, Democratic Rules of Order is the guide for the rest of us. It lays out clear, concise, easy-to-use rules for governing meetings from clubs and non profits to formal meetings. Benefits include: A complete set of laws for governing meetings Can be read in an hour Plain language, free of complex protocol and jargon to enable equal and efficient participation Tested and honed through thousands of successful meetings Adoptable as the official rules of order for meetings of any size Allows informality, including decisions by consensus, but ensures formality when needed A sample meeting that uses all the rules plus answers to 31 common questions. Now in its tenth edition, and with over 20,000 copies sold, Democratic Rules of Order will produce fair, efficient, and harmonious decisions in meetings of any size or complexity.

Author : Fred Francis,Peg Francis
Publisher : Francis
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2002-02-05
Category : Democracy
ISBN : 0969926049

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Democratic Rules of Order by Fred Francis,Peg Francis Pdf

These rules of order are written in plain language, free of complex protocol and jargon, enabling individuals at meetings to participate equally. They are a complete set of laws for governing meetings and can be adopted as the official rules of order for meetings of any size.

Author : Henry M. Robert III,Daniel H. Honemann,Thomas J. Balch
Publisher : PublicAffairs
Page : 848 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1541736699

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Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th edition by Henry M. Robert III,Daniel H. Honemann,Thomas J. Balch Pdf

The only current authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure--now in a new updated edition Robert's Rules of Order is the recognized guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings. This 12th edition is the only current manual to have been maintained and updated since 1876 under the continuing program established by General Henry M. Robert himself. As indispensable now as the original edition was more than a century ago, Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised is the acknowledged "gold standard" for meeting rules. New and enhanced features of this edition include: Section-based paragraph numbering to facilitate cross-references and e-book compatibility Expanded appendix of charts, tables, and lists Helpful summary explanations about postponing a motion, reconsidering a vote, making and enforcing points of order and appeals, and newly expanded procedures for filling blanks New provisions regarding debate on nominations, reopening nominations, and completing an election after its scheduled time Dozens more clarifications, additions, and refinements to improve the presentation of existing rules, incorporate new interpretations, and address common inquiries Coinciding with publication of the 12th edition, the authors of this manual have once again published an updated (3rd) edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief, a simple and concise introductory guide cross-referenced to it.

Author : Henry Martyn Robert,Christopher P. Loss
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780691222851

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Robert’s Rules of Order, and Why It Matters for Colleges and Universities Today by Henry Martyn Robert,Christopher P. Loss Pdf

A critical edition of the book that paved the way for the democratization of American higher education If you have ever attended a town meeting or business lunch, or participated in a church group or department meeting, or served on a faculty senate or maybe just watched C-SPAN, then you have likely encountered Robert's Rules of Order. This critical edition of Henry M. Robert's essential guide to parliamentary procedure features the original text from 1876 along with a companion essay by Christopher Loss, who artfully recounts the book's publication and popular reception, and sheds light on its enduring value for one of the most vital bastions of democracy itself—the modern university. Loss deftly explains why Robert's simple, elegant handbook to democratic governance captured the imagination of so many ordinary citizens during the Gilded Age and how it has shaped the development of our colleges and universities ever since. He shows how Robert's rules can help faculty, administrators, and students to solve problems and overcome challenges through collaboration, disciplined thinking, trust in the facts, and honesty and fairness from all sides. At a time when people's faith in democracy and higher education has been shaken to its core, Robert's Rules of Order offers a powerful reminder of the importance of democratic norms and practices in American life and institutions.

Author : Fred Francis,Peg Francis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1995-09-01
Category : Meetings
ISBN : 0969926014

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Democratic Rules of Order by Fred Francis,Peg Francis Pdf

Author : Fred Francis,Peg Francis
Publisher : Cool Heads Publishing
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009-06-01
Category : Meetings
ISBN : 0969926057

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Democratic Rules of Order by Fred Francis,Peg Francis Pdf

These rules of order are written in plain language, free of complex protocol and jargon, enabling individuals at meetings to participate equally. They are a complete set of laws for governing meetings and can be adopted as the official rules of order for meetings of any size.

Author : Jan-Werner Müller
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2021-07-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780374720711

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Democracy Rules by Jan-Werner Müller Pdf

A much-anticipated guide to saving democracy, from one of our most essential political thinkers. Everyone knows that democracy is in trouble, but do we know what democracy actually is? Jan-Werner Müller, author of the widely translated and acclaimed What Is Populism?, takes us back to basics in Democracy Rules. In this short, elegant volume, he explains how democracy is founded not just on liberty and equality, but also on uncertainty. The latter will sound unattractive at a time when the pandemic has created unbearable uncertainty for so many. But it is crucial for ensuring democracy’s dynamic and creative character, which remains one of its signal advantages over authoritarian alternatives that seek to render politics (and individual citizens) completely predictable. Müller shows that we need to re-invigorate the intermediary institutions that have been deemed essential for democracy’s success ever since the nineteenth century: political parties and free media. Contrary to conventional wisdom, these are not spent forces in a supposed age of post-party populist leadership and post-truth. Müller suggests concretely how democracy’s critical infrastructure of intermediary institutions could be renovated, re-empowering citizens while also preserving a place for professionals such as journalists and judges. These institutions are also indispensable for negotiating a democratic social contract that reverses the secession of plutocrats and the poorest from a common political world.

Author : George Szpiro
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780691209081

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Numbers Rule by George Szpiro Pdf

The author takes the general reader on a tour of the mathematical puzzles and paradoxes inherent in voting systems, such as the Alabama Paradox, in which an increase in the number of seats in the Congress could actually lead to a reduced number of representatives for a state, and the Condorcet Paradox, which demonstrates that the winner of elections featuring more than two candidates does not necessarily reflect majority preferences. Szpiro takes a roughly chronological approach to the topic, traveling from ancient Greece to the present and, in addition to offering explanations of the various mathematical conundrums of elections and voting, also offers biographical details on the mathematicians and other thinkers who thought about them, including Plato, Pliny the Younger, Pierre Simon Laplace, Thomas Jefferson, John von Neumann, and Kenneth Arrow.

Author : Alice Collier Cochran
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2004-02-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : IND:30000100615743

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Roberta's Rules of Order by Alice Collier Cochran Pdf

A consultant for nonprofit management support organizations challenges nonprofit leaders to retire "Robert's Rules of Order" and adopt a simpler, friendlier, and more effective method for conducting meetings.

Author : Fred Francis,Peg Francis
Publisher : Francis
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Meetings
ISBN : 0969926030

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Democratic Rules of Order by Fred Francis,Peg Francis Pdf

This concise user friendly book contains all the necessary rules and practices for ensuring orderliness, fairness, and democracy at meetings of any size.

Author : Sonja C. Grover
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-02-17
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783030350857

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Judicial Activism and the Democratic Rule of Law by Sonja C. Grover Pdf

In this book the author argues that judicial activism in respect of the protection of human rights and dignity and the right to due process is an essential element of the democratic rule of law in a constitutional democracy as opposed to being ‘judicial overreach’. Selected recent case law is explored from the US and Canadian Supreme Courts as well as the European Court of Human Rights illustrating that these Courts have, at times, engaged in judicial activism in the service of providing equal protection of the law and due process to the powerless but have, on other occasions, employed legalistic but insupportable strategies to sidestep that obligation.The book will be of interest to those with a deep concern regarding the factors that influence judicial decision-making and the judiciary's role through judgments in promoting and preserving the underpinnings of democracy. This includes legal researchers, the judiciary, practicing counsel and legal academics and law students as well as those in the area of democracy studies, in addition to scholars in the fields of sociology and philosophy of law.

Author : E. George MacMinn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0771885598

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Parliamentary Practice in British Columbia by E. George MacMinn Pdf

Author : Thomas Christiano
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780429975493

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The Rule Of The Many by Thomas Christiano Pdf

There is no problem more crucial to contemporary political thought than the status of democracy, its role, and its problems in the contemporary world. In this survey of democratic theory, Thomas Christiano introduces the reader to the principles underlying democracy and to the problems involved in applying these principles to real life situations.Begining with the simple, democratically inspired presumption that the interests of all citizens are to be treated equally, Christiano argues that the implications of such a minimal commitment clarify the nature of democracy and what must be demanded of democratic institutions. He argues that it is the collision of this demand for equality with the fact of pluralism of interests that determines how democratic institutions ought to be designed. This strong sense of reality will be welcomed by those interested in practical questions of transition in newly democratizing states.Christiano combines a broad coverage of important positions taken by others with the exposition of his own ideas, allowing his text to appeal to a wide range of readers, from introductory students to experienced scholars. Clear, accessible, and often elegant, The Rule of the Many is a splendid introduction to democratic theory, one that will take its place as both an important scholarly contribution and as an effective text.

Author : Donald A. Tortorice
Publisher : American Bar Association
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1590317920

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The Modern Rules of Order by Donald A. Tortorice Pdf

This new edition of an ABA best-seller will provide anyone who conducts meetings with an easy framework for efficiency and fairness. With a system that is easy to implement, this book is organized in an intuitive fashion to make it easy to refer to for guidance during a meeting. The framework is perfect for any organization looking to adapt them as a starting point for their own customized bylaws. The book is fully indexed, and contains charts helpful for handling tricky situations at a glance.

Author : John B. Judis,Ruy Teixeira
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2004-02-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780743254786

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The Emerging Democratic Majority by John B. Judis,Ruy Teixeira Pdf

ONE OF THE ECONOMIST'S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR AND A WINNER OF THE WASHINGTON MONTHLY'S ANNUAL POLITICAL BOOK AWARD Political experts John B. Judis and Ruy Teixeira convincingly use hard data -- demographic, geographic, economic, and political -- to forecast the dawn of a new progressive era. In the 1960s, Kevin Phillips, battling conventional wisdom, correctly foretold the dawn of a new conservative era. His book, The Emerging Republican Majority, became an indispensable guide for all those attempting to understand political change through the 1970s and 1980s. At the beginning of the twenty-first century, with the country in Republican hands, The Emerging Democratic Majority is the indispensable guide to this era. In five well-researched chapters and a new afterword covering the 2002 elections, Judis and Teixeira show how the most dynamic and fastest-growing areas of the country are cultivating a new wave of Democratic voters who embrace what the authors call "progressive centrism" and take umbrage at Republican demands to privatize social security, ban abortion, and cut back environmental regulations. As the GOP continues to be dominated by neoconservatives, the religious right, and corporate influence, this is an essential volume for all those discontented with their narrow agenda -- and a clarion call for a new political order.