Formal Meeting Procedures

Organizations function more smoothly when Board and Committee members are aware of and implement formal meeting procedures. This is essential for transparency and accountability ‚- two crucial elements of good governance, and important for accurate record-keeping. When a formal meeting has been called, those participating should come prepared, and know what to expect. In this course, psychologist Peter Quarry explains and outlines formal meeting procedures, sometimes referred to as Robert’s Rules of Order.