The rules contained in the parliamentary authority are called the rules of order. Sometimes organizations add additional rules called _______ _____ __ _____, which differ from the parliamentary authority.

• A. Standing rules of order
• B. Special rules of order
• C. Bylaws
• D. Customary rules of order

Answer: (B)

Special rules of order are internal, organization-specific procedures that supplement or tailor the standard rules of order found in the parliamentary authority. They provide additional guidance for how that particular group conducts meetings, handles motions, or addresses unique situations, and they must fit within and not contradict the broader rules they derive from. This is why they’re described as “special”—they’re customized to the organization’s needs, unlike the general rules of order in the parliamentary authority.

Bylaws, in contrast, are the fundamental governing documents of the organization, outlining structure, membership, and oversight rather than procedural details for meetings. Standing rules of order exist as internal procedures, but the recognized term for organization-specific procedural additions is special rules of order.