What term refers to the formal rules for conducting meetings?

• A. Parliamentary procedure
• B. Policy
• C. Etiquette
• D. Agenda

Answer: (A)

Parliamentary procedure refers to the formal rules for conducting meetings. It provides the structured process for introducing motions, debating them, and voting, as well as maintaining order and defining roles like the chair. This system ensures everyone has a fair opportunity to participate and that decisions are made consistently. A policy is broader organizational guidance and doesn’t specify how meetings should be run. Etiquette covers courteous behavior rather than the formal mechanics of procedure. An agenda is simply the planned list of items to discuss and does not govern how the meeting itself proceeds.