Robert's Rules Minute: Nominations and Seconds

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Robert's Rules Minute is a new periodic feature of County Officials E-News. We plan to share more topic-specific procedural information related to Robert's Rules of Order in the future; stay tuned!

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Under Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, nominations generally do not require a second. A member should be able to nominate a qualified person without needing additional support first.

For example, stating "I nominate Commissioner Jones for Chairman" is a valid nomination — no second needed.

Quick Tip: Always check your local rules, as some counties may require a second for nominations.