Chapter Officer Notes

If you're a TSA Chapter Officer, you need to know these notes :)

Robert’s Rules of Order

A set of parliamentary procedures originally written in 1876 by General Henry Robert.

Deliberative Assemblies

Groups that convene meetings to discuss and make decisions on a common agenda.

Mass Meetings

Public gatherings open to the general public, typically following a "town meeting" format.

Conventions

Assemblies of delegates representing a larger group, authorized to address specific issues.

Legislative Bodies

Constitutionally established public bodies of representatives chosen by an electorate.

Boards

Elected or appointed members responsible for overseeing specific functions within an organization.

Officers

Individuals holding specific roles within an organization, such as president or treasurer.

Committees

Groups tasked with considering, investigating, or acting on specific matters within an organization.

Committee of the Whole

A procedural device allowing the entire assembly to consider matters in-depth without making binding decisions.

Permanent Society

An organization formed by adopting a resolution and drafting bylaws outlining rules and procedures.

Merging Organizations

The process where organizations can lose their identity or consolidate while maintaining identities.

Procedural Rules

Framework for governance and operations, including membership criteria and meeting procedures.

Amending Bylaws

The process of proposing, discussing, and voting on changes to the organization's bylaws.

Quorum

The minimum number of members required to conduct business in a meeting.

Credentials Committee

A group that verifies delegate eligibility and manages registration for conventions.

Standing Rules Committee

A committee that establishes rules for conducting business in conventions.

Special Committees

Temporary committees formed to address specific tasks or projects.

Voting Threshold

The specified requirement for approval of amendments, such as majority or two-thirds.

Financial Management

Practices established to determine funding sources and manage an organization's finances.

Communication Strategy

A plan developed to engage members and facilitate information sharing within an organization.