• How parliamentary procedure helps ensure effective, democratic meetings
  
• The essential rules of debate
  
• The key elements of agendas and minutes
  
• Procedures for voting, elections and secret ballots
  

NRECA offers the opportunity to take this course several times each year at the following events:

• Pre-Annual Meeting Education – all 2600-level courses; a selection of 900-level courses

• Pre-Regional Meeting Education (1-4 | 2-3 | 5-6 | 7-9 | 8-10 ) – a selection of 900-level courses​

• Pre-Directors Conference Education - all 2600-level courses; a selection of 900-level courses

• Summer School for Directors ​- all 2600-level courses; a selection of 900-level courses
  

• Winter School for Directors - all 2600-level courses; a selection of 900-level courses
  

NOTE: Please check each event's schedule to see what courses are being offered.

Additionally, these courses can be delivered on-site at your co-op, statewide or G&T. Learn more about our on-site training opportunities.

Protocol and Practices

• Engages in activities that support the board in determining its own priorities and information needs.

Analytical Thinking and Decision Making

• Thinks systematically, conceptually, and analytically to determine effective solutions.

Cooperative Principles and Practices

• Demonstrates an appreciation of the cooperative business model and a commitment to cooperative values.

Self-Awareness /Continual Learning

• Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement.​

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

• Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.

• NRECA – 1 credit
  
• CEU – 0.6 credits