PARLIAMENTARIAN JOB DESCRIPTION

The Parliamentarian is a non voting member of the Board of Directors of The Village Card Club. As a non voting member, the Parliamentarian does not participate in the motion process, except to make sure that the correct procedures are followed.

The Parliamentarian, as a member of the VCC, has all of the rights to debate and discuss agenda items as other members do.

The Parliamentarian’s primary function is as the advisor on the Roberts Rules of Order process used in all VCC Board Meetings, to the President and members of the board.

The Parliamentarian should handle meeting procedure questions or problems that arise during the meeting including maintaining order, ensuring all statements are directed to the chair, that there is no dialog between members and making sure that visitors are aware of the procedures that apply to them. If a board member speaks when someone else has the floor the Parliamentarian may call a member out of order.

Committees of the Board and other members of the VCC may consult with the Parliamentarian as needed.

When there is a ballot vote by the Board members, the Parliamentarian serves as a teller in counting the ballots and advising the President of the results by the number of yes and no votes.

Serves on the Constitution & Bylaws Committee in an advisory capacity.

July 2007