{"id":30,"date":"2024-05-23T22:01:17","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T05:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fpp.cc\/PRO\/?page_id=30"},"modified":"2024-05-23T22:01:17","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T05:01:17","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fpp.cc\/PRO\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>#sp-ea-40 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-40.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 1px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-40.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-40.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-40.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-40.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 10px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1716526172\"><div id=\"sp-ea-40\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ex-icon=\"minus\" data-col-icon=\"plus\"  data-ea-active=\"ea-click\"  data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-400\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse400\" aria-controls=\"collapse400\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> How is PRO (Perry\u2019s Simplified Rules of Order) different from RONR (Robert\u2019s Rules of Order Newly Revised)?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse400\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-40\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-400\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Sans, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">PRO is tailored to simplify and clarify procedures for running a meeting. PRO focuses on flexibility and ease of use, accommodating modern meeting practices, including electronic meetings. While RONR is a comprehensive and widely used set of parliamentary procedures, it is rigid in nature and people who are more knowledgeable with the rules can manipulate a meeting. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-401\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse401\" aria-controls=\"collapse401\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> Why create new rules of order?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse401\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-40\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-401\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Sans, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">New rules of order can simplify procedures, clarify ambiguities, and ensure the rules are easy to understand and use.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-402\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse402\" aria-controls=\"collapse402\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the purpose of using PRO?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse402\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-40\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-402\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Sans, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">The purpose of using PRO is to ensure meetings are conducted efficiently, fairly, and transparently. PRO aims to facilitate active participation, clear decision-making, and effective management of business during meetings.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-403\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse403\" aria-controls=\"collapse403\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> How does the Chair handle incorrect terminology used by members?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse403\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-40\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-403\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Sans, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">If a member uses incorrect terminology, the Chair shall not deem the motion out of order simply for that reason. The Chair will interpret the member\u2019s intent and ask for clarification to ensure proper understanding of the motion and participation of the member.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-404\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse404\" aria-controls=\"collapse404\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> What happens if the Chair is unsure about a motion being made?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse404\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-40\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-404\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Sans, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">If the Chair is unsure about a motion, they will ask the member for clarification. This ensures that the member\u2019s intent is understood and that they can fully participate in the meeting.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-405\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse405\" aria-controls=\"collapse405\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> What actions can be taken if a member is disruptive during the meeting?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse405\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-40\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-405\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Sans, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">If a member is disruptive, filibustering, or not complying with the Chair's rulings, the body may vote by majority to remove the member from the meeting to restore order.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-406\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse406\" aria-controls=\"collapse406\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> How are electronic meetings managed under these rules?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse406\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-40\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-406\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Sans, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">Electronic meetings are subject to the same rules as in-person meetings. The platform used should facilitate participation, voting, and debate according to the established rules.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-407\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse407\" aria-controls=\"collapse407\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can a motion be withdrawn after it has been made?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse407\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-40\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-407\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Sans, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">Yes, the member who made the motion can withdraw it before it is voted on. This allows for flexibility and reconsideration if the motion is no longer deemed necessary.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-408\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse408\" aria-controls=\"collapse408\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the process for handling a request for information during a meeting?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse408\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-40\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-408\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Sans, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">A member may request information from the Chair regarding clarification of a motion. This should not be used to debate the motion and is intended purely for informational purposes.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fpp.cc\/PRO\/faqs\/\"><span>Continue reading<\/span><i class=\"crycon-right-dir\"><\/i><\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-30","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fpp.cc\/PRO\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/30","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fpp.cc\/PRO\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fpp.cc\/PRO\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fpp.cc\/PRO\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fpp.cc\/PRO\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/fpp.cc\/PRO\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/30\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":41,"href":"https:\/\/fpp.cc\/PRO\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/30\/revisions\/41"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fpp.cc\/PRO\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}