Democratic Rules of Order, 11th Edition

Run better meetings. Make fairer decisions. Strengthen your organization.

Trusted by thousands of organizations, Democratic Rules of Order, 11th Edition offers a complete, easy-to-use modern framework for running meetings that protects democratic participation while helping organizations make decisions effectively.

This fully revised and updated edition by leading experts in parliamentary rules offers easy numbering of rules for easy reference, templates for organizational bylaws, motions and more, and an overview of how meeting rules interface with higher level laws. 

Inside, readers will learn how to:

• Run fair, efficient, and productive meetings
• Replace procedural jargon with plain-language rules
• Encourage equal participation while preserving majority rule
• Reduce conflict, confusion, and wasted time
• Keep meetings focused on decisions—not technicalities
• Strengthen governance and transparent decision-making
• Empower leaders, board members, and volunteers to participate confidently
• Apply a complete system adaptable to organizations of any size.

Ideal for nonprofits, boards, associations, civic groups, and community organizations, Democratic Rules of Order, 11th Edition is an essential guide for chairs, directors, volunteers, educators, and leaders seeking meetings that are more democratic, productive, and less stressful.