BEDD-RULES OF ORDER

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RULES OF ORDER

Except as otherwise provided by law, by Maine Department of Education regulations, or by MSAD #11 Board policy, Robert's Rules of Order, Revised (latest edition available) shall be used to resolve procedural uncertainties.

The Superintendent, as Secretary to the Board, shall function as Parliamentarian and advise the Chair and Board, as necessary, regarding parliamentary procedure [or: interpretation of Robert's Rules].

The Chair will rule on all questions pertaining to rules of order/parliamentary procedure that may arise during a meeting of the Board.

The role of the Parliamentarian shall be advisory only.

The Chair will rule on all questions pertaining to rules of order/parliamentary procedure that may arise during a public meeting of the MSAD #11 Board.

Procedural rules may be suspended at any time for the duration of any one meeting by majority vote of the MSAD #11 Board members present.

Adopted: Prior to 1985

Revised: June 5, 1986; November 1, 1990; October 1, 1992; June 15, 2006