Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th edition

Excellent book for Councils, Boards, etc to keep on hand and learn to use properly in their operations. Bought this copy for myself as a refresher after having been on Board of Directors for decades and then retiring before stepping in to on a volunteer basis advise a newly elected Resident Council locally.

nice and new thanks I gave my old one to a friend of course she lost the one I gave to her

‘Diplomacy’ was once defined to me as “the art of telling a man to go to hell in such a way that he actually looks forward to the trip.”And while I would not wish eternal damnnatiom on anyone, there are times when one must stand before the council and read to them some choice quotes from the proverbial riot act.Just understand that in order to make your point well and properly you must first have a solid working understanding of the terrain and how to navigate within these assemblies.There are rules for parliamentary assemblies that have been honed over centuries. There is good reason for that. In any civilized society people must be heard even or perhaps especially when their views may not be held by the majority. There are procedures spelled out in detail to give attendees a fair hearing, a chance to propose ideas, make and amend motions, elect officers, and everything that goes with.Parliamentary assemblies aren’t just public sector either. These rules apply to business meetings, fraternal organizations, labor unions, all manner of assembled bodies.“Robert’s Rules” come into play more than you may realize.Reading this book can be a bit of a drudgery.(Trust me, I’m currently 400 pages in with almost 300 more to go) and it’s necessary.What’s missing in our society is civil discourse. Study this then go to a council or school board meeting or whatever and you will find an understanding and an appreciation of the process that you may not have previously held.Gift copies of Robert’s Rules of Order to anyone in your life from middle school on up while you’re at it. Come a day when they’ll be grateful to have a proper paper copy of it handy.Having said all that, my copy arrived on time and in excellent shape. It appears to be of good quality paper and binding in its price point and I am quite satisfied with the purchase.It is highly recommended that every American household have a copy on the shelf.

This edition is well-organized, comprehensive, and provides clear guidance on parliamentary procedure. Whether you're leading a board meeting, committee, or organization, this book ensures fairness and efficiency in decision-making. A must-have!!

The book is good, but I don’t like the smudge mark on the side of the book.

What can I say - THE comprehensive guide to running a meeting in an orderly fashion! Much more indepthbthan the average community organization really needs, but it covers how to deal with any situation.

I love this book I refer to a lot it is perfect and I have learned more with this book

I move that we review the literature at hand. Second? Aye. The motion passes.This is a manifesto for those who believe meetings should be as thrilling as a tax seminar and twice as bureaucratic. This masterpiece of mind-numbing procedural jargon has the unique ability to turn a lively debate into a contest of who can quote obscure subsections faster.It reads like a survival guide to navigating through a quagmire of parliamentary procedure. It's perfect for those who fantasize about wielding the gavel with the precision of a medieval executioner, ensuring every voice is heard but only after waiting through nine rounds of motions, amendments, and points of order. Its dense pages are sure to lull you into a trance-like state where dreams of adjournment and motions to reconsider dance through your head.For those who find joy in parsing phrases like "quorum call" and "previous question," this is your ticket to enlightenment.