How to conduct a meeting - Parliamentary Procedures

It is important that every meeting follows certain basic rules and procedures so that it progresses in a smooth, democratic and orderly manner. Parliamentary procedures refers to body of rules for conducting a meeting and is a time tested method to insure the above. Robert's Rules of Order, is the most referred book for following these procedures and rules. The rules are applicable to everyone present in the meeting and can be adapted to fit the needs of any organization.