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

THE book on parliamentary procedure for parliamentarians and novice club presidents alike, Robert's Rules of Order is this country's most recognized guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings. Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised is the only book to have been maintained since 1876 under the continuing program established by General Henry M. Robert himself in cooperation with the official publisher of Robert's Rules. This edition has been updated to address common inquiries, and it incorporates new rules, interpretations, and procedures made necessary by the evolution of parliamentary procedure.

Henry M. Robert III was the grandson of General Henry Robert and served as President of the Maryland Association of Parliamentarians and as Parliamentarian for the National Association of Parliamentarians. Daniel H. Honneman is an attorney in Maryland and is a past President of the Maryland Association of Parliamentarians. Thomas J. Balch is a Washington, DC-based lobbyist and legislative analyst and also served as Parliamentarian for the NAP. Daniel E. Seabold is a mathematics professor at Hofstra University specializing in logic and set theory. Shmuel Gerber, a professional copyeditor and parliamentarian, has served as the Assistant Editor of the National Parliamentarian

The only current authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure--now in a new updated edition Robert's Rules of Order is the recognized guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings. This 12th edition is the only current manual to have been maintained and updated since 1876 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 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 inquiriesCoinciding 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.

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