Parliamentary Opinions II #1

An exercise to study Parliamentary Opinions II which is based on the Opinions Column in the Parliamentary Journal published by the American Institute of Parliamentarians.

Pick the best answer or answers based on Parliamentary Opinions II. If there are check boxes, there may be more than one answer.

If it is found that there is no parliamentary authority, what should the parliamentarian advise the chair to do?
1. Have the meeting adopt a parliamentary authority for that meeting.
2. Use what ever rules the chair wants.
3. To use Robert's Rules of Order as that is the default.
4. Not to worry about it as the parliamentarian knows how to handle things.
If it is found that there is no parliamentary authority, what should the parliamentarian advise the chair to do?
1. Work to amend the bylaws to include a parliamentary authority.
2. To not try to change the bylaws as a parliamentary authority is not needed.
3. To replace the bylaws with new ones as this is the only way to get a parliamentary authority.
4. It is best to adopt a parliamentary authority on a short term basis only.
May a local unit have a different parliamentary authority than the national body?
1. Yes, if the national bylaws do not forbid it.
2. Yes, as it is the right of any unit to establish the rules it wants.
3. No, the local unit must follow the national in all matters.
4. No, there can not be any variance within an organization.
If a parliamentarian will only serve organizations with one parliamentary authority, should the parliamentarian study other authorities?
1. Yes, as it can enrich the performance of the parliamentarian.
2. Yes, but after the parliamentarian has become familiar with the one system.
3. No, the parliamentarian could too easily be confused.
4. No, this is never advisable.
What are some advantages of knowing more than one system of parliamentary procedure?
1. If a situation is not covered in one manual, another manual may provide help.
2. The parliamentarian will have a better understanding of common principles.
3. Comparisons of systems may help the parliamentarian.
4. There are no advantages.
If the parliamentary authority states that the current edition is automatically adopted, does the parliamentary authority automatically change when a new edition comes out?
1. There is disagreement within the parliamentary community about this.
2. Yes, it is automatic.
3. No, it is not automatic.
4. No, it should not be.
How can an organization ensure that the current edition of parliamentary authority is the one it uses?
1. By putting a clear statement of intent in the provision establishing the parliamentary authority.
2. By using RONR.
3. There is no way this can be done.
4. It is automatically done.
If the accepted parliamentary authority does not cover a situation, what is the authority of another parliamentary authority that does cover the situation?
1. It is persuasive, but it is not authoritative.
2. It may not be referred to.
3. It is authoritative and must be followed.
4. That situation cannot arise.
How should a parliamentary authority be cited in a paper?
1. Use the style appropriate to the publication the paper will be in.
2. It is usual for the full name of the author and the full title of the work to be used at least the first time.
3. If it is a legal work, use the form from A Universal System of Citation.
4. A writer should use the system most comfortable to the writer.
Which of the following is important in making a citation?
1. Use the most current citation available.
2. If there is more than one edition of the work cited, indicate the edition cited.
3. Adjust your style of citation to the country where it will be published.
4. The source cited needs to be authoritative.
What type of notice needs to be sent for an adjourned meeting?
1. None
2. The same amount as for the original meeting.
3. At least two weeks.
4. The same amount as is needed for a special meeting.
If a meeting does not have a quorum, may the members discuss issues and draft resolutions?
1. Yes. The meeting has become a private caucus and not a meeting.
2. Yes. It is very proper for an inquorate meeting to draw up resolutions that are binding on all.
3. No. The members must adjourn and leave if a quorum cannot be attained.
4. No. Resolutions can only be made by an individual or a properly established committee.
How can a society make sure that adjourned meetings are not abused?
1. By setting up rules for them that prevent abuse.
2. A society can do nothing.
3. The parliamentary authority provides protection against abuse.
4. When an adjourned meeting is called for, the chair needs to make rules that limit abuse.
If a society cannot hold a scheduled annual meeting at the time called for, what should be done?
1. A few should make it to the annual meeting on the right date and set up an adjourned meeting if feasible.
2. If it is absolutely impossible to meet, the next regular meeting should act as the annual meeting.
3. If it is unlikely that the society can meet, the board should be authorized in the bylaws to act in its place.
4. Nothing can be done.
A motion is set for a special meeting. At the meeting, can it be amended by adding an extra clause?
1. Yes, if the clause is within the scope of the original call of the meeting.
2. No, amendments cannot be made a special meetings.
3. Yes, any amendment that could be made at a regular meeting can be made at a special meeting.
4. No, as an amendment adding a clause would be outside the scope of the original motion.
If the parliamentary authority is The Standard Code, what information must be included in the notice for a special meeting?
1. The specific business to be conducted.
2. If action is to be taken, it must be specifically stated so.
3. The exact wording of the final motion.
4. The amount of time to be used for the motion.
In which work is the clearest statement of the limits of amending at a special meeting given?
1. Kerr and King
2. Sturgis
3. RONR
4. None of them are clear.
What conditions must be fulfilled to meet by telephone and conduct business?
1. The bylaws must authorize it.
2. It needs to be a teleconference.
3. All participants must be able to hear all the other participants.
4. This is never allowed.
What is an important factor for incorporated organizations in holding a meeting by telephone?
1. The state law that governs the corporation.
2. The desires of the stockholders.
3. The staff that have to be involved.
4. Incorporated organizations can never meet by telephone.
What is the problem with RONR in dealing with teleconferencing?
1. Very little information about teleconferencing is provided.
2. It only talks about individual telephone calls.
3. The rules it provide are to liberal in nature.
4. There is no problem.