What is Parliamentary Procedure?
Parliamentary procedure refers to rules that help maintain order and ensure fairness in business meetings. Most parliamentary procedure is based on Robert’s Rules of Order which describes procedures on how to conduct items of business. It is important because it helps make the meeting more effective.
It is:
- Fair – It is a democratic process for making decisions
- Efficient – It keeps the group focused
- Effective – It provides an orderly way to conduct the group’s business