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What is Parliamentary Procedure?
Definition
Parliamentary procedure, often used interchangeably with "parliamentary law," is more correctly defined as parliamentary law in combination with the rules of order that a given assembly or organization has adopted.
Parliamentary law is:
- rules of the game of democracy.
- rules that govern procedures by which civil and criminal laws are made and adopted.
- rules and customs that govern deliberative and decision-making assemblies and organizations.
The term rules of order refers to written rules of parliamentary procedure formally adopted by a group of people or by an organization. These rules relate to the orderly transaction of business in meetings and to the duties of officers in facilitating the conduct of business. Written rules of order help ensure that the organization functions smoothly and that questions about procedure can be resolved quickly and fairly. An organization's rules of order may include bylaws, standing rules, policy manuals, and other rules.
Objectives
Parliamentary procedure
- establishes the purpose and structure of organizations;
- defines membership classifications, rights, and obligations; and
- defines rules and procedures for conducting business.
Principles
Parliamentary law is based upon
- the will of the majority;
- the right of the minority to be heard;
- protection of the rights of absentees;
- courtesy and justice for all; and
- consideration of one subject at a time.
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