Parliamentary Procedure |
Our Scout Programs use basic parliamentary procedure during team meetings or anytime the Scouts meet to talk or vote. The History of Parliamentary Procedure
Parliamentary Procedure was invented by the British Parliament and came to the United States in colonial times. Over time, there were different theories about exactly how Parliamentary Procedure was done. No one remembered exactly what the British Parliament did, so Parliamentary Procedure would differ from place to place. In 1876, Henry Martyn Robert decided to settle the issue when he wrote Robert’s Rules of Order, which has proved so popular, it continues to be used by organizations, businesses, and programs today.
The Purpose of Parliamentary Procedure The purposes of Parliamentary Procedure are:
How Parliamentary Procedure is Used in Our Scout Programs We are a Scout Program, and we do not stand on ceremony. We are focused on providing FUN activities and meetings for our Scouts so we do not require them to go through every detail of Parliamentary Procedure. We embrace the basics such as:
Benefits of Using Parliamentary Procedure
Our Scouts have the opportunity to learn basic Parliamentary Procedure. Our philosophy of inclusion and respect is consistent with Parliamentary Procedure which is meant to ensure both. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 10 December 2007 10:54 ) |