Motion to adopt modified parliamentary procedure dies for lack of second

A county clerk proposed that the Budget Board formally adopt a modified version of Robert's Rules of Order designed for county bodies and developed in conjunction with Oklahoma State University training. "My motion today is that the budget board would formally adopt the, parliamentary procedure process that we could all live by," the clerk said, noting the materials were drafted to reflect county law and smaller committee size.

Clerks emphasized that the material is intended to increase transparency and help new committee members feel prepared to participate. The clerk noted the proposed package was draft and that staff would offer training regardless of adoption.

Several board members said they wanted time to review the proposed rules; one commissioner said a draft should have been attached to the agenda so members could preview it before voting. When the clerk called for a second on the motion, none was offered and the motion died for lack of a second. The board took no formal action to adopt the parliamentary procedure at this meeting.

Clerks will continue to offer training for committees and new members and may return with a revised proposal if the board requests.