The majority vote decides. The rights of the minority must be protected. Full and free discussion of every proposition presented for decision is an established right of members. Every member has the right to know the meaning of the question before the assembly and what its effect will be. All meetings must be characterized by fairness and by good faith.
Most groups formally adopt written rules of parliamentary procedure.
The usual method is to adopt a parliamentary authority such as Robert's, Sturgis, or Demeter's. A parliamentary authority can be adopted by a bylaws provision. The parliamentary authority can be modified as needed. A meeting may not be called to order until a 'quorum' is established. Quorum is the number of members in an organization that must be present in order to transact business.