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Parliamentary Procedure: A Legislators' Guide

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Parliamentary ProceduresIntroduction

This guide serves as a primer on parliamentary fundamentals.  It will help you quickly comprehend the basics of parliamentary procedure and builds a foundation for further study about this essential  legislative skill.  It uses  a “Ws” approach to convey information in an easy-to-read format, discussing:

  • Why is it important to learn parliamentary procedure?

  • Where do you look for procedural information?

  • What are the basic principles?

  • Whom do you ask?

The guide also helps you learn about frequently used motions and the typical stages for law enactment.
 
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