Robert's Rules of Order
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Henry Martyn Robert and His Rules of Engagement
Henry Martyn Robert (1837-1923) was an engineering officer in the regular Army. When asked to preside over a church meeting and realized that he did not know how. To bring order out of the chaos he decided to write Robert’s Rules of Order as it came to be called.
Twelve Principles
Robert’s Rules of Order is thought as complicated and beyond understanding. Here are the Twelve Principles behind all of those rules.
The Main Motion
Robert’s Rules of Order is all about someone making a motion, the Main Motion.
Secondary Motion - Privilege Motions
Under the Rules of Engagement (Robert’s Rules of Order), there are some secondary motions that have precedence over other secondary motions, We call these Privilege motions.
Incidental Motions
Under the Rules of Engagement (Robert’s Rules of Order), there are some secondary motions that are incidental to other secondary motions, We call these Incidental Motions.
Restorative Motions
Under the Rules of Engagement (Robert’s Rules of Order), there are some secondary motions that have the effect of restoring previous motions. We call these Restorative motions.