Rules on Rules
Rules used only by corporations
What are Articles of Incorporation (or corporate charter)?
The reason a member makes a point of order.
When a member thinks that the rules are being violated
Cannot be suspended
What are the bylaws
Falls to the ground if it conflicts with a written rule
What is custom?
When a point of order must be made
At the time the breach occurs
supersedes all rules of an organization.
What is law
Procedural rules specific to an organization
What are special rules of order?
When a member must appeal from the decision of the chair
At the time of the chair’s ruling.
Required to adopt the bylaws
What is majority vote?
Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, for example.
What is a parliamentary authority?
Shall the decision of the chair be sustained?
How an appeal is stated and put to a vote by the chair
Can't be suspended if application is outside of the meeting
Standing rules
Usually, the highest governing document of an unincorporated organization.
What are bylaws?
Makes the final decision on an appeal?
The assembly makes the final decision on an appeal.
Adopted in accordance with the legal procedure for incorporation in the state
Articles of Incorporation