Rules in Deliberative Assemblies

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What is the primary focus of rules in RONR?

  • The rights of absentees only
  • The rights of the majority
  • The rights of the minority and individuals
  • All of these together (correct)

A mass meeting requires large attendance to be considered valid.

False (B)

What is the minimum percentage of voting members usually required for a decision?

50%

A group of people meeting to take action is known as a ______.

<p>deliberative assembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>Assembly = Body of members who assemble Session = A single complete course of an assembly Member = Person who has the right to attend meetings and vote Convention = Delegates assembly representing a larger body</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a quorum represent in a meeting?

<p>Minimum attendance required for a valid meeting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Each meeting of a local assembly typically counts as a separate session.

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How does a deliberative assembly ensure equal participation among its members?

<p>By allowing opinions to be expressed by vote with equal weight and responsibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which document serves as a legal instrument for incorporating a society under state laws?

<p>Corporate Charter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bylaws can be changed without any prior notice.

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What is the primary purpose of bylaws in an organization?

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The main legislative body in the United States is known as _____?

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Match the type of assembly with its description:

<p>Mass meeting = Gathering without formal organization Local assembly = Organized society with membership Board = Smaller lawmaking body Legislative body = Consists of two assemblies</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of standing rules?

<p>They are easily adopted and changed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A special rule of order modifies the standard parliamentary rules.

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What percentage of votes is typically required to amend bylaws?

<p>â…” vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

A _____ assembly is an independent group that takes action for an organization.

<p>deliberative</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does NOT include the content typically found in bylaws?

<p>Corporate charter (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Customs are treated as rules in a society.

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Name one type of deliberative assembly.

<p>Board, Local assembly, Legislative body, or Mass meeting</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _____ authority establishes and allows exceptions in bylaws.

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Flashcards

Deliberative Assembly

A group of people meeting to take action, where each member has an equal voice and responsibility.

Meeting

The event of a group of people gathering together.

Session

A single, complete course of an assembly, which can consist of one or more meetings.

Member

A person who has the right to attend meetings, propose ideas, debate, and vote.

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Mass Meeting

A meeting of an unorganized group open to everyone, often with multiple meetings within a session.

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Local Assembly

A group of members belonging to a larger organization who meet to consider specific issues.

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Convention

An assembly of delegates representing a larger body of people, often to make decisions affecting the entire group.

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Assembly with No Rules

A gathering of people where no specific rules are established, so decisions are made according to general parliamentary law.

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Rules of Order

Formal rules that govern how a deliberative assembly conducts its meetings and decision-making.

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Corporate Charter

A legal document that defines the basic structure and purpose of an organization. It cannot be easily amended.

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Bylaws

A set of rules that govern the internal operations of an organization. They are more detailed and specific than the constitution.

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Amendment of Bylaws

A set of rules that govern the procedures for amending bylaws.

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Deliberate

The process of discussing the reasons for and against a proposal.

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Takes Precedence

The act of outranking or superseding other rules or decisions.

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Legislative Body

A group of people who have been officially authorized to make decisions on behalf of an organization.

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Decorum

Proper behavior in a formal setting.

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Membership Classes

Types of members in a society, often classified based on their level of involvement or participation.

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Officer Duties

The specific duties and responsibilities assigned to each position within an organization.

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Quorum

The required number of members present at a meeting for decisions to be valid.

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Executive Council

A small group of individuals who are responsible for governing an organization.

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Object

The formal statement of the organization's objectives.

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Study Notes

Importance of Rules in Assemblies

  • Rules in deliberative assemblies safeguard the rights of majorities, minorities (especially those exceeding one-third), individual members, absentees, and the group as a whole.

Types of Deliberative Assemblies

  • Mass Meeting: Unorganized, open to all, often multiple meetings, participants have the right to participate. Example: political supporters, opponents of a tax increase. Attendance is desirable but not required
  • Local Assembly: Members of a larger organization, each meeting a separate session. Voting members are recorded. Topic expertise is usually present.
  • Convention: Delegates from a larger body, to make law-making decisions (forming an association, federation). Example: drafting a new constitution. Voting membership is certified.
  • Legislative Body: Two or more "houses," sessions last for months. Example: congress. Smaller lawmaking bodies may be boards.
  • Board: Differs from others, smaller, power may be delegated. Committees make recommendations, boards make motions.

Rules Hierarchy

  • Corporate Charter
  • Constitution/Bylaws
  • Special Rules of Order
  • Rules of Order
  • Standing Rules
  • Custom (habit)

Corporate Charter vs. Bylaws

  • Corporate Charter: Legal document defining the organization's name, objectives for incorporation.
  • Bylaws: Rules governing an organization's characteristics, functions, and procedures. Cannot be easily changed, must be updated with notice and require a supermajority (â…” vote) to change.

Bylaws Content

  • Name & Object: Organization's name and purpose (short description)
  • Members: Classes (e.g., active, associate), eligibility, fees, dues
  • Officers: Order, duties, nomination, terms, meetings, removal
  • Meetings: Frequency, special meetings, quorum
  • Executive Board: Composition, powers, special rules
  • Committees: Composition, duties, ex officio members
  • Parliamentary Authority: Establishing exceptions, specific exceptions in bylaws.
  • Amendments: Procedures (requires prior notice and supermajority)

Interpreting Bylaws

  • Each organization interprets bylaws for itself.

Amendments and Motions

  • Amending bylaws is a main motion, follows main motion rules, requires a â…” vote and prior notice, amendment restricted to aspects noted in prior notice.
  • Affirmative motions are not motions to reconsider.
  • Main motions conflicting with adopted amendment motions are in order.

Additional Vocabulary

  • Decorum: Proper behavior
  • Deliberate: Discussing reasons for and against
  • Deliberative Assembly: Independent group acting for organization.
  • Takes precedence: Outranks, supersedes.

Additional Assembly Rules

  • Voting: A majority of members present can act for entire membership; ½ of members required for a quorum if not otherwise noted.
  • Assemblies operate within their own bylaws; rules are subject to general parliamentary law but are not always required to follow the same rules as the overall organization.

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