How business is conducted in a governing body may vary according to size. Annual meetings of large organizations are typically formal in procedure. In contrast, formal procedure in a meeting of fewer than a dozen may hinder business. Motions need not be seconded. The chair need not rise while putting questions to vote.
Parliamentary procedure takes many forms and has many specific rules.
Even so, leaders of nonprofits must be aware of the basics of parliamentary practice. Such knowledge can enhance leadership credibility, result in better meetings, and make the difference between official actions and illegal ones.