Unclear Rules
Discussions stall because no one agrees on how decisions should be made or who has the floor.
Easy-to-use rules for meetings of any size
Democratic Rules of Order is the parliamentary standard that fully protects every member’s right to equal participation in orderly meetings.
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Meetings without order go wrong
Without clear rules and structure, even important meetings can become confusing, inefficient, and difficult to manage.
Dominating Voices
A few individuals control the conversation while others struggle to participate equally.
Endless Debates
Meetings drag on without clear outcomes, wasting time and energy.
Inside the book
Everything your organization needs, nothing it doesn’t. The 10th edition ensures every rule is crystal clear and no necessary rule is missing.
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Editorial Reviews
Here is what leaders, boards, and organizations are saying about Democratic Rules of Order.
Stuck in Dysfunction-ville? Are your meetings inefficient, frustrating and possibly not legal? Democratic Rules of Order is a small, brilliant book that can make a world of difference. Buy everyone a copy – it will be one of the best investments you’ve ever made.
Bruce Batchelor
Author, publisher & innovator
This is Robert’s Rules, simplified, modernized, clarified and, most importantly, humanized.
Ric Getter
Membership chair, Portland Community College
Many condominiums get tangled up with Robert’s Rules of Order which is most often far too complex. That is why the Team and VISOA recommend the uncomplicated Democratic Rules of Order to all stratas.
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Vice President, VISOA
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Who It's For
Written for every kind of organization
If your group makes decisions together, Democratic Rules of Order was written for you. Here are some of the categories the book is for:
School Boards & PTAs
Run school board meetings and parent-teacher associations fairly and efficiently
Nonprofits & Associations
Give nonprofit boards and professional associations a clear procedural foundation
Local Government
City councils, county commissions, and community bodies needing fair, transparent procedure
Unions & Labor
Union meetings and labor assemblies where every member's voice must be heard equally
Community & Activist Groups
Environmental, advocacy, and grassroots organizations that value genuine democratic process
Faith Communities
Churches, mosques, synagogues and religious organizations running congregational meetings
Student Organizations
Student councils, clubs, and campus organizations learning democratic decision-making
Book Clubs & Societies
Even small informal groups that want fair, structured conversation and decision-making
Democratic Rules vs Robert’s Rules
See how Democratic Rules of Order compares to Robert’s Rules in clarity, usability, and effectiveness.
Features | Democratic Rules | Robert's Rules |
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| Plain-language rules | ||
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| Read in under an hour | ||
| Read in under an hour | ||
| Consensus & formal meetings | ||
| Consensus & formal meetings | ||
| Works for large assemblies | ||
| Works for large assemblies | ||
| Adoptable as official rules | ||
| Adoptable as official rules | ||
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