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Elected Official
Elected officials face special challenges in their meetings. They must work together with colleagues who were also elected, and who may bring different philosophies and points of view to the work.
Understanding the nature of the council or commission’s work, and applying a few simple principles to the meetings, will improve the way the body works together.
An elected body can overcome differences of temperament, opinion and philosophy and work together effectively if everyone agrees to a common set of guidelines for their meetings.
We now offer a high-value bundle bringing together key materials for elected officials, as well as individual publications you won't want to miss:
- Elected Official Bundle
- Master Your Council Meetings
- Addressing Disorder in the Council Chambers
- Running Successful Public Comment Sessions at Council Meetings
- How Much Should a Mayor Talk at Meetings?
- Using the Round Robin Method for Efficient Council Meetings
- When Should You Interrupt a Speaker?
- Unanimous Consent Is a Chair’s Best Friend
Post your questions about your elected officials on our blog, Robert’s Rules in Real Life.
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Elected Official Bundle
Money-saving bundle of Articles, Tip Sheets and Mastery Lessons - essential for any elected official.
Master Your Council Meetings
Gain control of discussion and debate at council meetings and during public comment sessions in order to run effective and fair meetings.
Addressing Disorder in the Council Chambers
Deal with disorder quickly and effectively without letting the situation escalate.
Running Successful Public Comment Sessions at Council Meetings
This provides an effective structure for inviting the public to speak at your council meetings in a fair, orderly and civil fashion.