December
09, 2010
NW10-045
TO: NW Council Members
FROM: Jennifer MacKay E-18
SUBJECT: PRE SUBMITTED NEW BUSINESS: Required RONR Training
Background
It has become apparent over the past year
that the training that the Northwest Regional Council Chairs have received in
regards to how to conduct a meeting per Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised
(10th Ed.) has been inadequate. As a result, the business of the
Northwest Regional Council has been seriously impaired. Since it is the will of
the Northwest Regional Council that the Council meetings be conducted in
accordance with RONR; then it follows that the Chairman, be equipped with the
necessary tools to carry out the will of the Council.
Motion
It is moved that the current and all subsequent Northwest Regional
Council Chairs be required to complete at least four hours of training on
Robert’s Rules of Order during their term of office. This training shall be
conducted by a certified Parliamentarian of the Chair’s choice.
Future
Northwest Regional Council Chairs will be required to complete this training
not later than 90 days after being elected to office. The Northwest Regional
Council budget shall include a line item of not more than $600 to conduct this
training.