Rules of Proceeding and Debate in Deliberative Assemblies Cushing, Luther Stearns 1803-1856 creator Sullivan, Frances P. (Frances Pauline) 1868- text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Manual of Parliamentary Practice" by Luther Stearns Cushing is a guidebook on parliamentary procedure written in the mid-19th century. This manual provides a comprehensive overview of the rules, proceedings, and debates in deliberative assemblies, aimed particularly at non-legislative bodies while being applicable to legislative assemblies as well. The text is intended to serve as a practical resource for those involved in decision-making processes within various types of organizations. The opening portion of the manual establishes its purpose and foundational principles of parliamentary procedure. Cushing notes that the work is a condensed version of a more extensive treatise on parliamentary law and emphasizes the need for a systematic approach to ensure effective deliberations. He discusses the importance of proper organization within assemblies and outlines various preliminary matters, such as establishing a quorum, understanding the roles of officers, and recognizing the rights and duties of members. This section sets the stage for a more detailed examination of rules and motions that will be elaborated upon in subsequent chapters, reflecting the manual's structured approach to parliamentary practice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2019-11-22 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Parliamentary practice JF Original publication data not identified 09033757 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60757 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60757 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134412.0 60757