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Bourinot’s Rules of Order & GMM FAQ!

Have you ever been kind of puzzled by Bourinot’s Rules of Order and General Membership Meetings? Check out this new PDF that will help answer frequently asked questions about the procedural aspects of meetings! Keep this resource handy so that you can feel empowered to use your voice in all the CUPE 3903 meetings you attend.

If you ever have a question about how the Rules of Order work or about the General Membership Meeting format, never hesitate to contact an executive. We’re here to help!

The information in this FAQ is based on a historical CUPE 3903 resource, updated for the 2024 context! Thank you to all the comrades who have put in the work to make our meetings more accessible and approachable.

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