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City attorney briefs commission on Robert’s Rules options for small boards
Summary
The city attorney opened the meeting with a brief training on parliamentary procedure, noting Lynn Haven’s code references Robert’s Rules and that a small‑board variant allows the chair to participate in debate and make motions.
The city attorney opened the meeting with a brief training on parliamentary procedure, saying Lynn Haven’s code requires meetings to be conducted “in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order, newly revised,” and highlighting a small‑board variant that applies to bodies of 12 or fewer members.
Key points presented - The small‑board rules permit the chair (the mayor) to participate in discussion and make motions or second motions; they also relax formal requirements such as standing to be recognized…
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