Position Description and Tasks

Name of Position: Parliamentarian
Term of appointment: The president appoints the parliamentarian position for their presidential year and may be renewed by successive Presidents. This is a non-voting Board position.

Tasks of the Position

  • Read and have easy reference to Roberts Rules of Order
  • Attend all in person and ZOOM Board meetings
  • Review and have easy reference to the Division 52 bylaws
  • Impartially advise on the rules of Robert’s Rules of Order
  • Clarify points of order raised during meetings

Note:

  • To maintain impartiality the Parliamentarian should not engage in debate or discussion on issues

Timeline

General

  • Review Roberts Rules of Order and the Division 52 bylaws in preparation for each Division meeting

Examples of Materials:

  • Roberts Rules of Order
  • Division Bylaws