Questions About Parliamentary Procedure

Is there an easy to use resource for helping our congregation understand parliamentary procedure?

Yes, there is a chart prepared by the Secretary of the ELCA, David Swartling, which helps explain how motions work in a properly run congregation or synod meeting. For more detail, it is always important to refer to official rule books on Parliamentary Procedure. The Model Constitution for Congregations paragraph C10.07 states, "Robert's Rules of Order, latest edition, shall govern parliamentary procedure of all meetings of this congregation."

Charts of Ranking and Nonranking Motions

Youth and young adult participation as voting members in our congregations and synods?

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