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About Professional Registered Parliamentarians
A Professional Registered Parliamentarian (PRP) is an individual who has received professional accreditation from the National Association of Parliamentarians. In order to receive this designation, this member must pass an examination on advanced knowledge of parliamentary law and procedure according to Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, and must successfully complete a practical course demonstrating an ability to provide professional services such as presiding, performing the role of parliamentarian for a presiding officer, and issuing professional opinions.
A PRP is qualified to assist organizations or individuals in the application of parliamentary procedure for the orderly conduct of business. Good parliamentary procedure is based on sound democratic principles and respect for the dignity of the individual.
A PRP offers an opinion or an interpretation—never a ruling—but may be expected to cite a specific rule or reference to support an opinion. Only the presiding officer issues a ruling (an official decision).
A PRP offers advice to the presiding officer in an unobtrusive manner, and does not call attention to small errors unless they infringe upon the rights of the members or are in violation of the bylaws or other organization rules.
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