Law-making bodies Generally, Robert's Rules of Order is designed for ordinary societies. However, law-making bodies at the local level (such as a city council or a county commission) function similarly to boards of societies. The book has found application to such bodies. Such bodies are also subject to open meeting laws (Sunshine laws) and other applicable laws, all of which supersede any conflicting provisions in the book.
Law-making bodies Generally, Robert's Rules of Order is designed for ordinary societies. However, l.aw-making bodies at the local level (such as a city council or a county commission) function similarly to boards of societies. The book has found application to such bodies. Such bodies are also subject to open meeting law?s (Sunshine laws) and other applicable ?.laws, all of which supersede any conflicting provisions in the book.