What is the role of the Parliamentarian (or equivalent) officer?

• A. Manage event planning and programs.
• B. Audit financial records.
• C. Ensure compliance with parliamentary procedure, advise on rules, and maintain order during meetings.
• D. Oversee all communications.

Answer: (C)

The Parliamentarian’s job is to keep meetings running smoothly according to the organization’s rules. They know the applicable parliamentary procedures and advise the chair and members on how motions are properly introduced, debated, amended, and voted on. They also issue rulings or interpretations when disputes arise, help preserve the rights of all members, and ensure minutes and decisions reflect the correct process. In short, they maintain order and ensure decisions are made in a proper, fair, and consistent way.

Tasks like planning events, auditing finances, or managing communications fall to other roles, not the Parliamentarian, so those duties don’t fit this position.