National Association of Parliamentarians

10/07/2026

09/30/2026

Timing matters when appealing a ruling of the chair.

An Appeal must be made at the time of the ruling and requires a second. Once debate or other business has intervened, it is too late to appeal.

This safeguard gives the assembly the final say when reasonable disagreement exists, but members must know when and how to use it. Parliamentary knowledge turns member rights into effective participation!

Have a question about Appeals or another motion? Join the conversation with .

09/23/2026

What should a member do when they disagree with a ruling of the chair?

Parliamentary procedure provides a clear remedy: Appeal from the Decision of the Chair. When one member appeals and another seconds, the assembly decides whether the chair’s ruling will stand.

An Appeal is not a personal challenge to the presiding officer. It is an orderly way to protect the assembly’s authority and give members the final say.

Have a question about when or how to appeal? Join the conversation with !

09/17/2026

What happens when the chair is uncertain about an important Point of Order?

The chair may submit the question directly to the assembly for its decision. Depending on the issue involved, the question may be debatable. Because the assembly decides the question directly, its decision cannot then be appealed.

Understanding who makes the decision, and when debate is permitted, helps members participate confidently and keeps meetings moving fairly.

Have a parliamentary procedure question? Join the conversation with !

09/15/2026

Rules protect members only when members know how to use them.

A Point of Order allows a member to call attention to a possible violation of the assembly’s rules. It should usually be raised promptly, requires no second, and may interrupt a speaker when necessary.

Used respectfully and correctly, this motion protects the integrity of the meeting and the rights of every member.

Have a parliamentary procedure question? Join the conversation with !

09/14/2026

Thank you to our Parli-Platinum sponsor of the 2026 National Training Conference in Alabama. Your support helped make our event a success! https://www.perfectrules.com/ & https://www.pappanoconsulting.com/

09/11/2026

Know your rights as a member!

When you believe the rules of the assembly are being violated, you may raise a Point of Order and ask the chair to make a ruling. If you disagree with that ruling, an Appeal may allow the assembly to make the final decision.

Follow along as we share practical tips, RONR citations, and best practices for using these important motions effectively. Use to join the conversation or submit your own parliamentary questions!

09/08/2026

District Six Director Donna Mitchell, PRP with District Six member Dr.Toni Williams at the NTC ‘26.

08/31/2026