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 