Parliamentary Procedure 101

This webinar will provide a high-level overview of parliamentary procedure, including guidance and examples for effectively running meetings, recording minutes, managing discussions, introducing motions, making amendments and voting. The session is based on the American Institute of Parliamentarians, a set of proven rules that serve as a guideline for participating in and conducting effective meetings.

Learning Objectives:

Define the meaning and key concepts of parliamentary procedure.
Describe the process for making and voting on motions in a meeting.
Explain how to carry motions and debates forward in the most effective manner.

Original Release Date: December 10, 2024

Expiration Date: December 10, 2027

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Disclaimer: The purpose of this presentation is to educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional care and is not intended for use for the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions. Guests on this presentation express their own experience, opinions and conclusions. Guest statements do not express the viewpoint of ADEA. The mention of any product, service, organization, activity or therapy should not be construed as an ADEA endorsement.

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The American Dental Education Association designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credit.

All speakers agree that neither they nor members of their immediate family have any financial relationships with commercial entities that may be relevant to their presentation.

Donald Garrett, M.P.A., PRP

Donald Garrett is a Professional Registered Parliamentarian based in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. Mr. Garrett combines his experience with analysis and member engagement with an expert command of meeting rules to provide accurate and timely advice to organizations of all sizes through his company, Last Minute Meetings. His personal touch puts clients at ease as they navigate through prickly meetings and confusing motions. His clients have ranged from local churches and homeowner associations to statewide unions and international nonprofits.

Mr. Garrett has been a member of the National Association of Parliamentarians for over a decade, earning the Professional Registered Parliamentarian credential in 2013. He currently serves as the President of the Virginia State Association of Parliamentarians.

Outside of his parliamentary consulting, Mr. Garrett enjoys volunteering with community organizations and sampling exotic and new cuisines. He received a Master of Public Administration from George Mason University.

Donald Garrett is being compensated for this presentation by ADEA. However, neither he nor his immediate family members have any other financial interests to disclose related to the content of this presentation.

Presentation slides

Parliamentary Procedure Cheat Sheet