In this Legal Ledger Sidebar, Jennie Hardin and Sara Clark discuss some of the basics of parliamentary procedure, a key tool for a board president when guiding the board through its agenda. The discussion covers topics such as types of motions, managing amendments, and revisiting the board’s prior decisions.
More information about parliamentary procedure is available in this OSBA fact sheet. When you’re at Capital Conference this year, check out the OSBA bookstore for several reference books on ParliPro. And don’t forget to add “Points of order: Understanding Parliamentary Procedure,” at 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 17, to your Capital Conference calendar.
Posted by Jennifer A. Hardin on 11/10/2025