The document provides an overview of parliamentary procedure and how it can be used to effectively structure meetings. It defines parliamentary procedure as a method developed by General Henry M. Robert to bring order to meetings and protect members' rights while allowing the majority to rule. The document then lists ways to keep meetings productive using parliamentary procedure, such as creating an agenda and appointing a parliamentarian. It also outlines the basic order of business and 10 basic rules of parliamentary procedure, including the need for a quorum and allowing one question at a time.