Bourinot's Rules of Order

Bourinot's Rules of Order

A Manual on the Practices and Usages of the House of Commons of Canada and on the Procedure at Public Assemblies, Including Meetings of Shareholders

About the Book

Nervous about chairing a meeting? Puzzled by the lingo of quorums and motions and adjournments? Wondering how to prevent someone from monopolizing the discussion?

Bourinot's Rules of Order
is the definitive guide to conducting meetings, large and small, formal and relaxed. Based on the procedures of the House of Commons in Ottawa, these rules outline all the steps and the details you need to know to run or take part in fair and successful meetings. Stanford's succinct and clearly written directions will help you get through your agenda in the smoothest and most effective way possible.
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About the Author

Geoffrey Stanford
GEOFFREY STANFORD is the author of Bourinot's Rules of Order, To Serve the Community, and The Conduct of Meetings. More by Geoffrey Stanford
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