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Posts for Ann G. Macfarlane

Less Is More: Action Minutes Save Time, Serve the Agency Best
August 23, 2023
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MRSC Insight
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Ann G. Macfarlane
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Guest Author
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Legislative Body

Four Bad Habits Governing Bodies Should Avoid When Meeting
April 26, 2023
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Ann G. Macfarlane
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Guest Author
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Legislative Body

Can the Mayor Take Part in Discussion?
September 28, 2022
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Ann G. Macfarlane
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Guest Author
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Forms of Government-City
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Legislative Body

Sanctioning Rogue Board Members
December 2, 2021
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Ann G. Macfarlane
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Guest Author
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Legislative Body

Changing Course: Using Robert’s Rules to Alter a Prior Action
January 19, 2021
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Ann G. Macfarlane
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Guest Author
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Legislative Body

What Does the New Robert’s Rules Mean for You?
October 28, 2020
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Ann G. Macfarlane
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Guest Author
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Legislative Body

Tips for Government Bodies Meeting Remotely
March 26, 2020
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Ann G. Macfarlane
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Guest Author
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COVID-19
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Legislative Body

Don’t Get into Back-and-Forth Exchanges During Public Comment
August 29, 2019
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Ann G. Macfarlane
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Guest Author
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Legislative Body

Successful Staff Interaction in Local Government Meetings
April 29, 2019
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Ann G. Macfarlane
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Guest Author
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Legislative Body

Point of Order and Appeal Are the Heart of Democracy
February 11, 2019
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Ann G. Macfarlane
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Guest Author
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Legislative Body

Meeting Discussion: When Should You Interrupt a Speaker?
December 27, 2018
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Ann G. Macfarlane
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Guest Author
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Legislative Body

July 23, 2018
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Ann G. Macfarlane
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Guest Author
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Legislative Body

How Well Do You Walk this Meeting Tightrope?
February 25, 2016
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Ann G. Macfarlane
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Guest Author
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Legislative Body
When Public Comment is Challenging
December 19, 2014
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Ann G. Macfarlane
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Guest Author
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Public Participation
Take it Back, We've Changed Our Mind!
September 30, 2012
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Ann G. Macfarlane
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Guest Author
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Legislative Body
Using the Round Robin Method for Efficient Council Meetings
March 1, 2012
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Ann G. Macfarlane
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Council-Commission Advisor
Should Our Council Adopt Robert's Rules of Order?
March 1, 2012
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Ann G. Macfarlane
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Council-Commission Advisor