Standard Order of Business According to Robert’s Rules

An easy way to remember Robert’s Rules’ standard order of business is with the mnemonic 3R-SUN — which you can see in the following list. This list is a quick reference to make it easy for you to set up a basic agenda for your meeting quickly and without much fuss.

1. Reading and Approval of the Minutes

2. Reports of Officers, Boards, and Standing Committees

3. Reports of Special (Select or Ad Hoc) Committees

4. Special Orders

5. Unfinished Business and General Orders

6. New Business