By-Laws and Standing Rules

Have you ever been lost in a PTA meeting? Wondered who can vote, how should voting work, or who can bring motions to the group?

Parliamentary Procedures are the guardrails used during PTA meetings to keep business on track, ensure decisions are made, protects the rights of all voting members, and ensures everyone has a voice at the table.

These procedures also allow us to maintain healthy debate and focus on issues, not individuals. 

A basic guide to assist our general members in making the most common types of motions. We will have this guide, as well as the procedures above, at tables during our general meetings to assist our members.