Robert's Rules of Order is the primary parliamentary procedure reference for most U.S. organizations. The document outlines the basics of parliamentary procedures, including the purpose of meetings to discuss and decide on actions, the use of committees to investigate issues and report findings, and different types of motions used by members to request group actions. It provides guidance on effective meeting practices like following an agenda, making motions properly, and voting procedures.

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16. Parliamentary Phrases Call for the Orders of the Day Get back to scheduled agenda topic Recess Take a break without ending meeting Amend (insert, delete, substitute) Adjust wording of motion at hand Refer (to a committee) Have a committee evaluate the topic Point of Information Ask a question or request information Point of Order Enforce Rules Previous question Close Debate Motion to Use Interested In

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