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Real questions people have asked our AI Parliamentarian, lightly edited and anonymized. Have your own? Ask it here.

How are abstentions counted in a vote on a new business motion

Asked September 2026

How is a new business proposal vote handled when there are ayes, noes, and abstentions?

Does a variance committee need a motion to begin each discussion

Asked September 2026

In an HOA, does the committee designated to hear requests for variances from the resident design guidelines have to begin each discussion with a formal motion?

Does an ad hoc committee dissolve when its proposed amendments are tabled

Asked September 2026

An ad hoc committee was elected by a congregation to draft and submit amendments to the organization's constitution. The committee did so, but at a meeting the amendments were tabl...

Can a simple majority adopt a special rule requiring two-thirds to rescind it

Asked September 2026

Suppose a motion reads: "Resolved, that a two-thirds vote is required to publish a particular type of statement. Resolved, that a two-thirds vote is required to amend or rescind th...

Can a simple majority adopt a special rule that requires a two-thirds vote to rescind

Asked September 2026

Let's say a motion says the following: "Resolved, that a two-thirds vote is required to publish a particular type of statement. Resolved, that a two-thirds vote is required to amen...

Can a simple majority adopt a special rule that requires a two-thirds vote to rescind

Asked September 2026

Consider a motion with two resolved clauses: first, that a two-thirds vote is required to publish a particular type of statement; second, that a two-thirds vote is required to amen...

Can a custom or longstanding practice become a rule of order

Asked September 2026

Can a custom be adopted and become a rule of order?

How to create and describe committees in bylaws

Asked September 2026

How do you create committees in bylaws? What should be included?

What is the difference between a point of order and a point of privilege

Asked September 2026

What is the difference between a point of order and a point of privilege?

Can a non-member raise a point of order at a board meeting

Asked September 2026

At a board of directors meeting, is the chair obligated to address a point of order raised from the audience?

How to make a motion under Robert's Rules

Asked September 2026

How do I make a motion?

How long can a motion remain tabled under Robert's Rules

Asked September 2026

How long can a motion be laid on the table? When does it expire?

Can officers refuse to call a meeting to avoid addressing an issue

Asked September 2026

The officers are not going to call a meeting because they do not want a particular issue readdressed. What can members do?

Can the chair vote in a committee meeting under Robert's Rules

Asked September 2026

Can the chair vote in a committee meeting?

Can ex officio members of a committee vote under Robert's Rules

Asked September 2026

Can ex officio members of a committee vote?

Should you amend or withdraw a motion when debate reveals a needed change

Asked September 2026

After debate on a motion over a rule, a portion of the rule is changed — should we amend the motion or withdraw the original motion?

How to strike improper remarks from debate under Robert's Rules

Asked September 2026

What is the procedure for striking a comment from debate because of a personal attack?

How to limit debate by time or number of speakers under Robert's Rules

Asked September 2026

If our body wants to limit debate — either by time or by number of speakers — what is the process?

What is the standard agenda format and what parts are required

Asked September 2026

What is the format for an agenda? What parts are absolutely required?

What is the correct format for meeting minutes with an example

Asked September 2026

What is the correct format for meeting minutes? Can you provide an example?