The Official Robert's Rules of Order Web Site

The new ELEVENTH EDITION of
Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised
has now been published.

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Summary List of Notable Changes in the 11th Edition

The 11th Edition is intended to replace all previous editions as the parliamentary authority in organizations whose bylaws prescribe “Robert's Rules of Order,” “Robert's Rules of Order Revised,” “Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised,” or “the current edition of” any of these titles, or the like, without specifying a particular edition.

Hardcover, paperback, and deluxe versions of the new 11th Edition may be ordered through the links below.
Also available is the new edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief, updated to correspond to the 11th Edition.

Welcome! On this website you will find information about:

Robert's Rules of Order and its up-to-date current edition, Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (RONR);
the short book that provides a simple introduction to parliamentary procedure, Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief (RONRIB);
the authors who have created the leading manual of parliamentary procedure; and
how you can use Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised to help your organization run more smoothly.

If you have a question about what Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised prescribes for a particular situation, first check our Frequently Asked Questions -- you may get a quick, accurate answer. Also see Official Interpretations clarifying questions of parliamentary law by the authors of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised.

If that doesn't settle the matter, you can participate in our Question and Answer Forum.

We also have links that allow you to purchase copies of the books for yourself or your organization.

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The rules you need in a meeting
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Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief

A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO THE RULES FOR MEETINGS OF YOUR CLUB, CIVIC, OR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION

GOING TO A MEETING? WANT TO KNOW HOW TO TAKE PART? LEARN QUICKLY AND EASILY! THIS SHORT, SIMPLE BOOK INCLUDES:

Sample dialogues to get you confidently through motions, nominations, elections, votes, debate, amendments, and more
Invaluable tips for keeping meetings orderly and on track
A chapter answering the most frequently asked questions

NOT SURE WHAT TO DO AT A MEETING?

Handy tables at the back of the book tell you just what to say

APPOINTED TO A COMMITTEE? CHOSEN AS A CONVENTION DELEGATE? ELECTED AS AN OFFICER OR BOARD MEMBER?

Chapters on each clearly explain your duties

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The Eleventh Edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised
The book on parliamentary procedure for parliamentarians and novice club presidents alike, Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised is this country's recognized guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings. It is the only book to have been maintained since 1876 under the continuing program established by General Henry M. Robert himself in cooperation with the official publishers of Robert's Rules.

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NOTE: While there are many books available with “Robert's Rules” in the title, be aware that only the 2011 editions of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, published by Da Capo Press, are the current, official versions.

This site is maintained by the Robert's Rules Association, which is made up of descendants of General Henry M. Robert. Robert's Rules of Order and the contents of this site are © Copyright 2011 by Henry M. Robert III, Trustee for the Robert's Rules Association.

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