One of the most influential rule books for public meetings operate turned 150 years old Thursday. Robert’s Rules of Order was written in 1876 and is still shaping modern meetings today. Robert’s Rules ...

Confusion and procedural disagreements have continued surfacing at recent municipal meetings across the Lakelands, which is why it may be helpful to revisit the framework many councils cite as their ...

The film "Mr. Chairman: The Fundamentals of Parliamentary Law" discusses the importance of parliamentary procedure and the rules that govern meetings. It emphasizes the role of the chairman, the need ...

Couple of years ago, maybe a little longer, after reporting on a bit of a fray at a Rolla City Council meeting over parliamentary procedure, Phelps County Focus received an ...

Over the last several months, the Alton City Council and its Committee of the Whole have begun a return to following Robert’s Rules of Order. Some of the changes to ...