This brief overview of Robert’s Rules of Order can be beneficial to new HOA board members for understanding the basic process of how a meeting is to be performed.

1. One person may speak or have the floor at a time.
2. The Chair of the meeting decides who that person will be.
3. The speaker may discuss only the issue being considered.
4. Other board members wishing to speak should be given an opportunity.
5. Decisions require a motion, a second, and a vote.
6. Once voted upon, no further discussion is allowed.

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