Notes and Comments on Robert's Rules, Fifth Edition is an authoritative companion to Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised for organizations that rely on parliamentary procedure and need clear, defensible answers when procedural questions arise during meetings.
Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised is the parliamentary authority for countless nonprofit associations, unions, homeowner and condominium associations, houses of worship, and governmental bodies. At more than 700 pages, however, it can be difficult to navigate and apply in the middle of real meetings. This book is designed to sit alongside Robert's Rules, explaining the provisions most commonly misunderstood, misapplied, or disputed.
Written in a practical question-and-answer format, Notes and Comments explains not only what Robert's Rules requires, but why the rules exist and how they are intended to function in practice. The commentary is drawn from decades of professional experience advising boards, associations, unions, and conventions ranging from small assemblies to meetings with thousands of delegates.
Updated to reflect the Twelfth Edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, the Fifth Edition includes current page and paragraph references, expanded discussion of electronic, virtual, and hybrid meetings, explanations of why specific provisions are included in Robert's Rules, comparisons with other parliamentary manuals, and simplified charts of parliamentary motions for quick reference.
Notes and Comments on Robert's Rules, Fifth Edition has received the Phifer Award from the Commission on American Parliamentary Practice, an affiliate of the National Communication Association.
About the Author :
Jim Slaughter is an attorney and professional parliamentarian who advises organizations across the United States on meeting procedure and governance. He is a Certified Professional Parliamentarian-Teacher, Professional Registered Parliamentarian, and past President of the American College of Parliamentary Lawyers.Jim has served as parliamentarian to thousands of meetings, ranging from small boards and committees to national conventions with thousands of delegates. He is the author of four books on parliamentary procedure, including Notes and Comments on Robert's Rules, Fifth Edition.
Review :
"Notes and Comments on Robert's Rules, Fifth Edition provides the how and why of parliamentary procedure and Robert's Rules of Order, along with the knowledge and confidence needed to get things done."
- Becky Pringle, President, National Education Association
