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Originally posted by kayla0deegee
Do you guys think that is it really important to run under Robert's Rule? My chapter doesn't officially run under it and there are often problems with "dictating" from our president. If you do think it is important how would you advise to go about presenting it to our president?
thanks
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There are many reasons for running your meeting by Parliamentary Procedure (Robert's Rules is just ONE parliamentary authority).
If you are having problems with your president 'dictating', this is one reason to do so. The president is out of line doing this.
Following parliamentary procedure ensures that things are done properly, and members rights are not violated. It helps avoid issues where decisions are made, but people later question it because they didn't think that was what they decided. It helps avoid having the president (or other officers) doing things without the approval of the membership.
First off, you need to learn what parliamentary procedure is yourself. I think there have been several resources cited in this thread. Then get your fellow members to understand it as well, then as a group take this matter to your president explaining how she needs to follow it as well to be an effective president.
Hope this helps