Written in a light and easy-to-read style, Mastering Council Meetings will save time, give you confidence and empower your council for effective discussion and decision-making.

Elected officials of special districts, school boards, utility boards, city councils, county commissions, citizen advisory committees-any kind of civic body-will find Mastering Council Meetings to be an essential guidebook for running smooth and fair meetings.

This book explains the most commonly used motions, presents efficient meeting procedures and summarizes effective leadership...