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> Most esoteric arguments I have seen end up being where both parties think they know something about the rules but have different, non-overlapping areas of the
by kd5bjo 6y ago
> Most esoteric arguments I have seen end up being where both parties think they know something about the rules but have different, non-overlapping areas of the rules they remember (and even then, only vaguely).
In a well-run meeting, this sort of dispute should be dealt with by the chair simply taking a decision— The chair’s rule is final, unless overturned by an immediate vote of appeal.
Everything else is about making things go smoothly by setting everyone’s expectations about what the chair’s rulings will be.
- lazulicurio 6y ago> Everything else is about making things go smoothly by setting everyone’s expectations about what the chair’s rulings will be. Exactly this. And to add on: if the members (in aggregate) do not trust the chair, then it really doesn't matter what rules you use (or don't use)—you're going to have a bad time. For small or less formal organizations, trust in the chair may be all that you need. For others, condensing those expectations into a set of written rules helps maintain organizational transparency and coherency.