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Differences between Bourinot’s Rules of Order and Robert’s Rules of Order

Action Bourinot’s Rules of Order (BRO) Robert’s Rules of Order (RRO)


Interrupt? Second? Debate? Amend? Interrupt? Second? Debate? Amend?
End debate on item 1) No 1) Yes 1) Yes 1) No No Yes No No
2) No 2) Yes 2) No 2) No
BRO references two way to end debate on a motion. First, motions on which question is called
will be debated at the next meeting if the motion fails. E.g. “I call the question, will the Niagara
Region spend $1.00? If the motion fails, it will be debated at the following meeting. Similar to
postponing/deferring an item. Second, a motion to have Council proceed to the next order of
Comments:
business by administering a vote. This requires majority.

RRO references one way to end debate on a motion: “I call the question”. This requires a 2/3
majority vote in order to proceed.
Consider item out of order No Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes

Comments: While BRO requires a majority vote, RRO requires a 2/3 vote to amend the agenda.
Postpone discussion on item until No Yes Yes, time Yes 1) No 1) Yes 1) Yes 1) No
more desirable time only 2) No 2) Yes 2) Yes 2) Yes
BRO writes that discussion can be postponed to a specific date or indefinitely. It requires a
majority vote.
Comments:
RRO references two ways to postpone: (1) indefinitely or (2) definitely. (1) Indefinitely requires a
majority vote and postpones the item to an unspecified date rather than formally approving or
rejected it. (2) Definitely requires a majority vote and moves the item to the next meeting.
Postpone consideration of item to No Yes Yes No No Yes No No
address urgent business
While BRO allows for debate, RRO moves right to a vote if seconded. Both procedures require a
Comments:
majority vote.
Enquire about Yes No Yes, point No Yes No No No
procedure/consequences only
BRO requires a member to say “Point of Order”, and allows for debate specific to the enquiry. No
vote is taken, chair rules on the decision. RRO requires a member to say “Point of Parliamentary
Comments:
Procedure”, and does not allow for debate. No vote is taken, the Regional Clerk or delegate will
provide information being requested.
Object to incorrect procedure Yes No Yes, point No Yes No No No
only
Comments: While BRO allows for debate, RRO does not. The chair rules on the decision for both procedures.

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Differences between Bourinot’s Rules of Order and Robert’s Rules of Order
Other Notable Differences:
 RRO specifies that there are four types of motions and are listed in the following rank (all of which take presence over the
other):
1. Privileged motions
2. Incidental motions
3. Main motions
4. Subsidiary motions
 BRO allows for members to reconsider a motion that has failed. It requires a 2/3 majority vote and can be debated. The motion
would then be considered at the next meeting and written notice of motion must then be provided by the specific member,
advising that the matter will be readdressed at the next meeting. RRO allows for motions to be reconsidered. However,
reconsiderations can only be made on the day the vote to be reconsidered was taken, or on the next succeeding day, a legal
holiday, or recess not being counted as a day. The motion to reconsider must be put forward by a member who voted on the
prevailing side and any member may second it. It can be made while any other question is pending, even if another member
has the floor. The motion to reconsider cannot be amended, postponed indefinitely, or committed. If the motion to reconsider is
postponed definitely, the question to be reconsidered and all adhering questions go with it.
 RRO allows for members to limit or extend limits of debate by achieving a 2/3 majority vote. E.g. “I move that members be
allowed to speak a third time in debate on the main motion”. It requires a second and can be amended. It cannot be debated.
 RRO allows for a “Division of Question” by achieving a majority vote. Members may move that a motion be divided into two
separate paragraphs, both requiring their own vote. It requires a second and can be amended. This can only be applied to
main motions and amendments.

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