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They have therefore been republished and revised by different writers with variable qualifications in parliamentary law. None of these books is a definitive source on parliamentary law. The 12th Edition also clarifies, modifies, and expands upon the rules in previous editions, as situations occurring in assemblies point to a need for more fully developed rules to go by in particular cases.

In this edition, a number of sections or subsections have been substantially revised, most notably in the following respects:. Newly Revised 12th Edition Hardcover. Section 15 covering Limit or Extend Limits of Debate , to clarify the varying effects that adoption of the different forms of this motion will have on the making of subsidiary motions, and to eliminate the distinction between motions that provide only for closing debate and those that also specify when the vote shall be taken.

Section 17 covering Lay on the Table , to rearrange these rules into a more orderly and logical sequence. Section 23 covering Point of Order , to clarify and expand upon the rules setting forth remedies for violations that have given rise to a continuing breach.

Section 34 covering Take from the Table , to clarify the rules that impose time limits on taking questions from the table and the rules setting forth the status of motions taken from the table.

Section 37 covering Reconsider , by the insertion at the beginning of the section of a summary of the rules relating to reconsideration of votes, followed by a substantial rearrangement of the order in which the rules in this section are discussed.

The rules relating to the device of filling blanks — , to provide substantially greater guidance concerning the proper procedure to be followed in making, debating, and voting on suggestions. The rules relating to the office of vice-president —31 , for purposes of clarification and in order to incorporate relevant provisions previously found only scattered elsewhere throughout the book.

That portion of section 48 which deals with minutes —15 , to more clearly present the various procedures for their approval; to state how an assembly may specify the inclusion of different information than that prescribed by this book, either for a particular meeting or on a regular basis; to more clearly identify those occasions when the number of votes on each side of a question is to be recorded; to provide that the secretary may include as an attachment committee reports that the assembly has ordered to be entered in; and to describe how corrections made to previously adopted minutes are recorded.

Clarification of what the obligation of secrecy of an executive session does and does not entail, and how the secrecy may be lifted — Ten subsequent editions have been published, including major revisions in and The copyright to Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised is owned by the Robert's Rules Association, which selects by contract an authorship team to continue the task of revising and updating the book.

The 11th and current edition was published in A second edition of the brief book was published in Robert's guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings has sold over six million copies in eleven editions. Robert's Rules of Order is the book on parliamentary proceedings, yet those not well versed on what has now become a rather thick document can find themselves lost-and delayed-while trying to locate the most important rules.

The solution? Written by the same authorship team behind the officially sanctioned Robert's Rules of Order, this short and user-friendly edition takes readers through the rules most often needed at meetings--from debates to amendments to nominations.

With sample dialogues and a guide to using the complete edition, Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised in Brief is the essential handbook for parliamentary proceedings. This 12th edition is the only current manual to have been maintained and updated since under the continuing program established by General Henry M. Robert himself. As indispensable now as the original edition was more than a century ago, Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised is the acknowledged "gold standard" for meeting rules.

New and enhanced features of this edition include: Section-based paragraph numbering to facilitate cross-references and e-book compatibility Expanded appendix of charts, tables, and lists Helpful summary explanations about postponing a motion, reconsidering a vote, making and enforcing points of order and appeals, and newly expanded procedures for filling blanks New provisions regarding debate on nominations, reopening nominations, and completing an election after its scheduled time Dozens more clarifications, additions, and refinements to improve the presentation of existing rules, incorporate new interpretations, and address common inquiries Coinciding with publication of the 12th edition, the authors of this manual have once again published an updated 3rd edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief, a simple and concise introductory guide cross-referenced to it.

New and enhanced features of this edition include: Section-based paragraph numbering to facilitate cross-references and e-book compatibility Expanded appendix of charts, tables, and lists Sample rules for electronic meetings Helpful summary explanations about postponing a motion, reconsidering a vote, making and enforcing points of order and appeals, and newly expanded procedures for filling blanks New provisions regarding debate on nominations, reopening nominations, and completing an election after its scheduled time Dozens more clarifications, additions, and refinements to improve the presentation of existing rules, incorporate new interpretations, and address common inquiries Coinciding with publication of the 12th edition, the authors of this manual have once again published an updated 3rd edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief, a simple and concise introductory guide cross-referenced to it.