American Institute of Parliamentarians

Originally by Alice Sturgis, The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure has for decades served as a shorter, simpler alternative to Robert's Rules of Order. While not a direct successor to The Standard Code, this new work (written by several excellent parliamentarians) is based on the principles of Sturgis.

If your organization follows The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure, Fourth Edition (last published in 2001), this book is well worth considering as a replacement. And even if your parliamentary authority is Robert's Rules of Order, reading the AIPSCPP will lead to a broader understanding of parliamentary procedure and why things are (at times) done differently in Robert's.… (mehr)