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Originally posted by honeychile
This would have to be put into your chapter's bylaws, but an executive committee could pass it on a temporary basis (until the bylaws are re-written): we put a limit on ALL formal meetings at one hour (after everyone was seated). I forget how many minutes each report was allowed - I think three, but I'm not sure - and that did NOT include votes. So, a Social Chairman could give a report, and ask for a vote on where to hold a formal. The time it took in voting didn't count against her three minutes.
One place I've seen the most mistakes is with minutes. If your minutes are reading more like hours, have the secretary read Robert's Rules as to exactly what goes into minutes! It's really much, much less than most people realize!
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Actually, you don't need such rules in your Bylaws. Instead, put it in your Standing Rules. Its easier to adopt (and change) your standing rules. There are certain things that really shouldn't be in your bylaws, and are more appropriate for your Standing Rules, Special Rules of Order, etc.
Agree on the comment about minutes. Both NAP & AIP (national parliamentarian groups) have good booklets on minutes. If there is a local NAP or AIP group, see if they will do a parliamentary workshop at your school.
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