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Applying for NAP Membership
To become a member of NAP you must successfully pass a basic membership examination consisting of 100 questions based on the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (RONR). A minimum score of 70% is required.
About the examination
All 100 (true/false, matching, multiple choice) questions on the test are taken from a bank of 300 study questions covering the basics of parliamentary procedure and will include: precedence of motions, contents of bylaws, order of business, steps in handling a motion, and vote or action required for ranking motions.
Preparing for the test
Study questions for the membership exam are available online. Permission is hereby granted to reproduce this document for teaching purposes. View or download them now!
Alternatively, you can order a bound copy of the study questions (and answers) for the membership exam through the NAP store. Order now!
Once you have studied the questions, test your knowledge online with a self-scoring sample examination.
Applying for membership
An application for membership is included when you purchase the 300 questions, or you may view or download it online: NAP Application Form. The application process is outlined on the application form; you'll also need to review the dues chart to determine the state or province dues that apply in your area.
Your first-year's NAP dues of $75.00 ($37.50, if a full time student) plus state or province dues must be paid at the time you submit your membership application.
You should also arrange to have an NAP member or a responsible member of your community monitor your exam. There is no time limit on writing the exam; however, you and your monitor should plan on up to one hour for the test. After the monitor mails your test back to the NAP Membership Examiners Committee, you will receive your results within a few weeks!
Membership through distance learning
The University of Wisconsin, in partnership with the National Association of Parliamentarians, does offer an independent learning course entitled Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure: Dynamics of Leadership. This course earns the student 14 Continuing Education Units (CEU), and qualifies the student for membership in NAP without further testing. See the University of Wisconsin Web site for more information.
Membership Reinstatement
A member who forfeited membership by resignation or nonpayment of dues can be granted reinstatement if a reinstatement application, current membership year dues, and reinstatement fee are submitted within two years of the date of resignation or forfeiture. The reinstatement application is available online: NAP Reinstatement Form.
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