kohlsm Posted February 29, 2024 at 05:15 PM Report Share Posted February 29, 2024 at 05:15 PM I searched the forum and internet for this question as it pertains to the Roberts Rules 12th edition book. I have found wording I was looking for in other books similar to Roberts Rules including Roberts Rules in Plain English by Zimmerman. I understand that Roberts Rules is based on decisions are made based by a majority vote of the members present and that minority opinions are respected but not necessarily acted upon. Does it say anywhere in Roberts Rules 12th edition, something to the affect that the minority has the right to be heard, but once a decision has been reached by a majority of the members present and voting, the minority should then respect and abide by the decision? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Katz Posted February 29, 2024 at 05:17 PM Report Share Posted February 29, 2024 at 05:17 PM Yes. I would recommend reading in full the introduction, which contains this and other ideas relevant to democratic decision-making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted February 29, 2024 at 10:03 PM Report Share Posted February 29, 2024 at 10:03 PM The introduction in relevant part says: In an often quoted statement, [Robert] said: “The great lesson for democracies to learn is for the majority to give to the minority a full, free opportunity to present their side of the case, and then for the minority, having failed to win a majority to their views, gracefully to submit and to recognize the action as that of the entire organization, and cheerfully to assist in carrying it out, until they can secure its repeal.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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