Event Description: This event will involve two rounds of competition. Round One will consist of a written test to evaluate the team’s understanding of parliamentary procedure. Written test will measure knowledge and understanding at the recall, application or analysis levels. Higher-order thinking skills will be incorporated as appropriate. The top scoring teams will advance to Round Two and will be given a secret problem with motions to perform during the meeting. The team has twelve (12) minutes preparation time prior to the nine (9) minute demonstration of the meeting. All team members must be involved in the meeting.
Official References for Parliamentary Procedure:
Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 11th Edition. Robert III, Henry M. De Capo Press.
Robert's Rules of Order, Previous Edition (Free Account)