Guest Jack Wilcox Posted October 23, 2013 at 04:13 PM Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 at 04:13 PM The most important organization I belong to is going to vote soon on a new Constitution and By-Laws. A 30 minute time limit has been set for discussion by leadership. Is this allowed under Robert's Rules of Order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edgar Posted October 23, 2013 at 04:20 PM Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 at 04:20 PM Only if your rules give your "leadership" the authority to set limits on debate. RONR doesn't. (Well, it sets individual limits, but not the total time spent on/in debate). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted October 23, 2013 at 04:21 PM Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 at 04:21 PM The most important organization I belong to is going to vote soon on a new Constitution and By-Laws. A 30 minute time limit has been set for discussion by leadership. Is this allowed under Robert's Rules of Order? No, it is not allowed for "leadership" to set a time limit on discussion. The assembly itself may set such a limit if it wishes. The motion to Limit Debate requires a second, is not debatable, is amendable, and requires a 2/3 vote for adoption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jack Wilcox Posted October 23, 2013 at 04:31 PM Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 at 04:31 PM Josh, Can you tell me where in the latest edition I'd find that information. I need to go buy the book to back me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted October 23, 2013 at 04:52 PM Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 at 04:52 PM Josh, Can you tell me where in the latest edition I'd find that information. I need to go buy the book to back me up. The motion to Limit or Extend Limits of Debate is discussed in RONR, 11th ed., pgs. 191-197. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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