Roberts Rules Cheat Sheet Page 5
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5COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
You are going to propose a question that is likely to be controversial and you feel that
some of the members will try to kill it by various maneuvers. Also you want to keep out
visitors and the press.
• After recognition, "Madame Chairman, I move that we go into a committee of the
whole."
POINT OF ORDER
It is obvious that the meeting is not following proper rules.
• Without recognition, "I rise to a point of order," or "Point of order."
POINT OF INFORMATION
You are wondering about some of the facts under discussion, such as the balance in the
treasury when expenditures are being discussed.
• Without recognition, "Point of information."
POINT OF PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY
You are confused about some of the parliamentary rules.
• Without recognition, "Point of parliamentary inquiry."
APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR
Without recognition, "I appeal from the decision of the chair."
Rule Classification and Requirements
Class of Rule
Requirements to Adopt
Requirements to Suspend
Charter
Adopted by majority vote or
Cannot be suspended
as proved by law or
governing authority
Bylaws
Adopted by membership
Cannot be suspended
Special Rules of Order
Previous notice & 2/3 vote,
2/3 Vote
or a majority of entire
membership
Standing Rules
Majority vote
Can be suspended for
session by majority vote
during a meeting
Modified Roberts Rules of
Adopted in bylaws
2/3 vote
Order
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