Parliamentary Law PDF

PARLIAMENTARY LAW ❖ BRIEF HISTORY Parliamentary Law - a body of generally accepted rules, precedents, and practices commonly employed to regulate the proceedings of deliberate assemblies called parliamentary procedure. King Edward VI from 1547-1553 - The English or England Parli...

PARLIAMENTARY LAW ❖ BRIEF HISTORY Parliamentary Law - a body of generally accepted rules, precedents, and practices commonly employed to regulate the proceedings of deliberate assemblies called parliamentary procedure. King Edward VI from 1547-1553 - The English or England Parliament. The English Common Law was adopted by colonies like America and later evolved into a distinct American System of Parliament Procedure. Philippines - adopted from the American System like the Jefferson’s Manual. Common Parliamentary Procedures - not based on legislation/legislative but to meet the ordinary requirements of common deliberative bodies or organizations. (Ex. Robert’s Rules of Order). ❖ FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES (PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE) 1. Members have equal rights and obligations. 2. The majority rules. 3. The minority must be protected. 4. Singularity of Subject. 5. Full and free debate must be allowed. 6. Every motion must be voted upon. 7. Group interest must prevail. 8. The presiding officer must be impartial. ❖ NATURE AND IMPORTANCE Parliamentary Law is designed for all people. It aims to simplify and systematize the conduct of business or meetings to enable the assembly to make fast and legally valid decisions. It is NOT ritualistic. ❖ JARGONS & TERMS CHAIR - The presiding officer or the position from which that person presides.  FLOOR - The position of persons other than the presiding officer or the right to have the attention of the group. MEETING - Official gathering of members in one area to transact business for a period during which there is no interruption longer than recess. MEMBER - A person with the right to full participation, including the right to vote. MOTION - A formal proposal by a member in a meeting that the assembly take a certain action. PRECEDENCE - Priority or rank that is applied to motions. QUESTION - A synonym for motion. A way to also informally call for a vote on a motion. TABLE - The desk and the care of the secretary.