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Formal Meeting Procedure 

At Blue Rock Law, we don’t just provide corporate legal services; we offer a pathway to business success.  We understand that each client is unique, and our commitment lies in delivering customized legal solutions that address specific challenges and goals. Founded on the belief that it is essential to deliver efficient and creative legal solutions, our vision is to provide our business clients with best-in-class corporate and commercial legal expertise based on our decades of experience in large law firms, government, and business. With our Special Advisors, and through our strategic alliance with the Alberta Opportunity Group, we offer access to a network of essential business offerings to support all aspects of business.

Meeting Planning.

Our team has assisted its clients in planning meetings, conventions, and other gatherings by helping organizers design agendas, set objectives, and structure the meeting format to ensure compliance with parliamentary procedures. We have helped clients ensure that proper notice is given, quorums are met, and appropriate voting procedures are followed, particularly during contentious board, shareholder, creditor, or other association meetings

Parliamentary Rules and Principles.

We are well-versed in parliamentary principles and rules, including "Robert's Rules of Order" and other recognized parliamentary authorities. We understand the intricacies of these rules and provide sophisticated guidance on how to conduct effective and orderly meetings.

Consultation.

Laura McPhee provides parliamentary procedure consultation, advising organizations, boards, committees, and individuals on parliamentary matters. She helps groups interpret and apply parliamentary rules to their specific situations, ensuring efficient meetings.

Presiding Officer Assistance.

During meetings, our lawyers can provide guidance to the presiding officer (chair) to help effectively manage the proceeding. We advise on recognizing speakers, handling motions, and maintaining order, all while the meeting is taking place live.

Bylaws and Rules Review.

Our lawyers assist client organizations in developing, amending, and interpreting their bylaws and rules of order. Blue Rock Law has the experience and expertise to ensure that these governing documents align with parliamentary principles and the client organization's specific needs.

Education and Training.

We offer training and workshops to help organizations and individuals understand parliamentary procedure. We can conduct seminars on topics like conducting effective meetings, understanding Robert's Rules, and improving decision-making processes.

Research and Documentation.

We provide extensive research to support recommendations and interpretations of parliamentary procedure when needed. We maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in parliamentary rules and legal precedents to serve our clients better.

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