203–Operation of the Board Governing Rules
POLICY: 203
ADOPTED: November 2002
Revised: July 2003
203 OPERATION OF THE BOARD GOVERNING RULES
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide governing rules for the conduct of meetings of the board.
II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
An orderly board meeting allows board members to participate in discussion and decision of NWSC issues. Rules of order allow board members the opportunity to review agency-related topics, discuss agency business items, and bring matters to conclusion in a timely and consistent manner.
III. RULES OF ORDER
Rules of order for board meetings shall be as follows:
- Minnesota statutes where specified;
- Specific rules of order as provided by the board consistent with Minnesota statutes;
- Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised (latest edition) were not inconsistent with A and B above.
Legal References: Minn. Stat. § 123B.09, Subd. 6, 7 and 10 (School Board Matters)
Minn. Stat. § 123B.14 (Officers)
Minn. Stat. § 471.705 (Open Meeting Law)