Parliamentary Procedure
Is this event right for you?
You might enjoy this event if you:
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Like teamwork and structured debate.
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Want to learn how to run professional meetings.
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Enjoy quick thinking and applying rules fairly.
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Value leadership, communication, and cooperation skills.
Event Details
Detail
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Teamwork Event
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​5-8 competitors per team
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50-question test in 60 minutes
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Meeting presentation with secret topic
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15 minutes prep + 11-minute presentation
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Highest team test score average
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​Parliamentary procedure, motions, debate, amendments, voting, bylaws, officer/committee roles
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FORMAT​​​​​
​ROUND 1​​​
TIME LIMIT​
TIE BREAKER​
​ROUND 2
FOCUS AREAS
Topics on the Test
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Knowledge and application of parliamentary law.
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Conducting a simulated business meeting.
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Handling motions, amendments, and debate.
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Team coordination and assigned officer roles.
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Professionalism, fairness, and cooperation.
Study Materials & Practice
Key Official References:
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Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, De Capo Press, latest edition.
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Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised in Brief, latest edition.
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Study Questions for NAP Membership Exam – National Association of Parliamentarians.
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National Association of Parliamentarians resources: napuniversity.com and parliamentarians.org/education
Event Day Checklist:
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Photo ID for both rounds
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Two #2 pencils (non-mechanical) with erasers
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Copy of minutes from previous meeting
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Treasurer’s report
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Committee report(s)
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Blank paper and pencil (for president’s notes)
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Copies of the secret topic (provided on-site)
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Professional business attire or HOSA uniform
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Know the General Rules & Regulations
Tips from Previous Competitors
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