{"product_id":"democratic-rules-of-order-9780865719064","title":"Democratic Rules of Order","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRevolutionize meetings! Over 20,000 copies sold  the easy-to-use guide for running democratic meetings of any size \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn alternative to \u003cem\u003eRobert''s Rules of Order \u003c\/em\u003eand other complicated and unwieldy guides, \u003cem\u003eDemocratic Rules of Order \u003c\/em\u003eis 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: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA complete set of laws for governing meetings \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCan be read in an hour \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlain language, free of complex protocol and jargon to enable equal and efficient participation \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTested and honed through thousands of successful meetings \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdoptable as the official rules of orde\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword by Douglas Leiterman\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart 1: The Rules\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Fairness and Orderliness\u003cbr\u003e    Democratic Principles\u003cbr\u003e    A Democratic Ideal\u003cbr\u003e    Another Democratic Ideal\u003cbr\u003e    Degrees of Formality\u003cbr\u003e    Higher Laws\u003cbr\u003e    Minority Rights\u003cbr\u003e    For Maximum Efficiency\u003cbr\u003e    The Tenth Edition\u003cbr\u003e    Virtual Meetings\u003cbr\u003e    To Adopt or Modify These Rules of Order\u003cbr\u003e    An Impersonal Referee\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eGoverning Elements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Government Control\u003cbr\u003e    Constitution\u003cbr\u003e    Bylaws\u003cbr\u003e    Standing Rules\u003cbr\u003e    Rules of Order\u003cbr\u003e    Executive Board\u003cbr\u003e    Officers\u003cbr\u003e    Election Procedures\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMembers Making Decisions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Final Authority\u003cbr\u003e    Equal Rights\u003cbr\u003e    The Chair\u003cbr\u003e    Chair's Authority\u003cbr\u003e    Formal Chair\u003cbr\u003e    Informal Chair\u003cbr\u003e    Addressing the Chair\u003cbr\u003e    Quorum\u003cbr\u003e    Agenda\u003cbr\u003e    Motions and Decisions\u003cbr\u003e    Mover's Privilege\u003cbr\u003e    Amendments\u003cbr\u003e    Postpone, Refer\u003cbr\u003e    Voting\u003cbr\u003e    Tie Vote\u003cbr\u003e    Larger Majority Vote\u003cbr\u003e    Informal Discussion\u003cbr\u003e    Rescind\u003cbr\u003e    Reconsider\u003cbr\u003e    Minutes\u003cbr\u003e    Reports\u003cbr\u003e    Ratifying a Previous Decision\u003cbr\u003e    Adjournment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeeping Meetings Flowing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Staying on the Subject\u003cbr\u003e    More Thought, Less Talk\u003cbr\u003e    Mutual Respect\u003cbr\u003e    Point of Order\u003cbr\u003e    Disturbances\u003cbr\u003e    Differing Opinions\u003cbr\u003e    A New Chair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommittees and Small Meetings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Committees\u003cbr\u003e    Less Formality\u003cbr\u003e    Special Committees\u003cbr\u003e    Chairing a Committee Meeting\u003cbr\u003e    Nondemocratic Meetings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Further Help\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Involving the Chair\u003cbr\u003e    Involving the Secretary\u003cbr\u003e    Motions and Other Topics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSample Meeting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     Flowchart Using \u003ci\u003eDemocratic Rules of Order\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummary of the Rules\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Authors\u003cbr\u003eA Note about the Publisher\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"New Society Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48884845576535,"sku":"9780865719064","price":13.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780865719064.jpg?v=1722533729","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/democratic-rules-of-order-9780865719064","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}