| Church bylaws are vital for the healthy functioning of any church. Among the many important matters that bylaws should address are the rules—also known as parliamentary procedure—that will govern the church’s business meetings and the decisions that come from them. When it comes to parliamentary procedure, many leaders assume the default is Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised. That’s not necessarily the case. There are dozens of options available, so specifically choosing an option and stating it in the bylaws is necessary. Perhaps your church follows Robert’s Rules and has questions about certain procedural details. Or maybe there’s a lot about Robert’s Rules you don’t understand. Or perhaps your church is unsure of which parliamentary procedure model it uses or should adopt. If any of these situations apply to you, then don’t miss Church Law & Tax’s free webinar with attorneys Richard Hammar and Sarah E. Merkle on October 6. Together, Hammar and Merkle will briefly cover the 12th edition of Robert’s Rules, which contains 17 key changes, discuss the various models available, and explain how to adopt, implement, and follow the one chosen. Register now. | 