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References
- ↑ Robert, Henry M.; et al. (2011). Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (11th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Da Capo Press. p. 186. ISBN 978-0-306-82020-5.
- ↑ Demeter, George (1969). Demeter's Manual of Parliamentary Law and Procedure, Blue Book, p. 89
- ↑ Robert 2011 , p. 180
- ↑ Robert 2011 , p. 181
- 1 2 Robert 2011 , p. 182
- ↑ Sturgis, Alice (2001). The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure, 4th ed., p. 58–62
- ↑ Robert III, Henry M. (2011). "Frequently Asked Questions about RONR (Question 12)". The Official Robert's Rules of Order Web Site. The Robert's Rules Association. Retrieved 2016-02-13.
