Newly Elected Survival Guide

Participate in your meetings from day one

As a newly elected official, you want to participate from day one. This on-demand webinar will give you the key concepts from Robert's Rules. Learn about the authority and role of the chair and members of your local government body, four fundamental guidelines for effective meetings, what you can't say at meetings, and what to do if you are shut down or your rights are violated.

This is an individual product for your personal use. Contact us for a group license.

Length: 45 minutes. Bonus: Reference PDFs with slides and extra key materials

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Your Instructor


Ann G. Macfarlane
Ann G. Macfarlane

Ann brings her experience as a former diplomat to make Robert's Rules and meeting procedure practical and user-friendly for elected officials and directors of nonprofit boards. She is a former Russian translator and a Professional Registered Parliamentarian. With Andrew Estep, Ann is the author of Mastering Council Meetings: A guidebook for elected officials and local governments. Learn more here.


Course Curriculum


  Your guide to having your voice heard at meetings
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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