What is the parliamentary procedure of the National Association?

The latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised is the authority governing all National Association meetings. A registered parliamentarian will be on hand at the Board of Directors meeting, but you should be familiar with parliamentary procedure to help expedite the business of the meeting.

How do I receive recognition to address an issue or present a question/motion during the Board of Directors meeting?

If you wish to address an issue or make a motion from the floor, stand behind one of the microphones located in the aisles until the chair calls your microphone number. Before addressing an issue or reading a motion, state your name and home state. (Only directors are permitted to speak.) If you are attending the meeting in the virtual platform, use the “Raise Hand” feature to be called on to speak.

A written copy of any motion made from the floor should be presented to the recording secretary seated to the left of the stage so the motion may be incorporated into the Board of Directors minutes. Forms to record a proposed motion may be obtained from your Regional Vice President during the meeting.

Are the Board of Directors meetings easy to follow?

Usually; however, because you have an obligation to understand the business of the Board, please ASK the committee chair to explain anything you do not understand or need clarified. You may also INTERRUPT the proceedings if appropriate. (See “Ask for a Point of Information” or “Raise a Question of Privilege” in Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised.)