Keith M Wesolowski wrote:
> On Tue, Nov 06, 2007 at 07:50:56PM -0800, Ben Rockwood wrote:
>
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>> May I suggest that this call be governed by Parlementary Order... a 
>>     
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> In theory, they all are, but I understand your meaning.
>
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>> Please, I beg, Parlementary Order solves many of the problem before the 
>> board; buy the book, observe the authority of the chair, and make 
>> decisions, even if that decision is "we'll make this decision next week".
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>
> I already have a copy of Robert's; I bought it when elected.  I've
> been reading up and have a few ideas about what I'd like us to
> accomplish at this meeting, and how to phrase them in the right terms.
> But I fear there's no way any of us has adequate knowledge to apply
> every nuance of proper order.
>
>   
>> When in doubt consult Keith. :)
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>
> I'm no parliamentarian; I'll the book to hand but we won't get much
> done if everyone has to wait for me to flip through all 650+ pages to
> find the answer to some procedural question.
>
>   
This is why I bought Alice Sturgis' book instead.... only 270 pages. ;-)

cheers,
steve

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