Jan 7, 2026 · This page provides a brief overview of important aspects of Robert’s Rules of Order as applied to parliamentary procedure for local governments in Washington State.

Jul 9, 2025 · It seems that a lot of confusion prevails within our local government bodies about the Motion to Reconsider and how to use it. This blog describes when and how to reconsider a …

The Council may create special committees by motion to accomplish specific tasks of limited duration. The Mayor appoints members of Special Committees of the Council, with the …

motion to call for the question shall close debate on the main motion and is nondebatable. This motion must receive a second and fails without a two-thirds (2/3) vote.

Jul 29, 2025 · This page provides summaries of significant state appellate court decisions concerning the Public Records Act (PRA), which have been decided since March 1996 and …

Apr 5, 2021 · This blog explores answers to several questions similar to those asked during a recent MRSC webinar on roles and responsibilities in local government. This blog is also a …

Jan 7, 2026 · This page provides answers to some of the common and frequently asked questions we have received regarding the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) in Washington …

The vote to amend does not decide whether the main motion will be adopted, only whether the wording in the main motion will be changed. To amend a pending ordinance or resolution, a …

Apr 17, 2024 · We receive frequent questions regarding special meetings: how to call one, what can be done at special meetings, etc. This blog will review and answer a few questions. …

Aug 23, 2023 · Text of all main motions taken up by the body and their disposition (i.e., which motions passed, failed, were referred to committee, etc.) If amendments were made, the final …