Not happy with Robert's Rules? It's okay to tweak them, experts say

Among nonprofit boards and executive leadership, the use of Robert's Rules of Order during board meetings is a given. The list of parliamentary procedures, which dates back to the 1800s, is ubiquitous among organizations ranging from homeowners' associations and church groups to professional societies and trade unions. Just about every kind of nonprofit group in the country run meetings according to Robert's Rules—but experts point out they aren't actually required to in most circumstances.