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๐Ÿ“– Parlia Pro Quick Start Guide

Everything you need to know to use Parlia Pro confidently โ€” before, during, and after any meeting.

The Golden Rule

Parlia Pro is built for the exact moment someone challenges a ruling, calls the wrong motion, or tries to railroad the meeting. Just type what's happening in plain English โ€” no need to know the technical term. Parlia will look it up and tell you exactly what to say.

๐Ÿš€ Getting Started
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Go to parliapro.com and sign in

Use your email and password. Your session stays active for the entire meeting โ€” no need to sign back in.

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Select your role in the sidebar

Tap your role โ€” Chair, Member, Secretary, Treasurer, etc. This tells Parlia how to frame every answer. A Chair gets word-for-word rulings. A Member gets their rights and exact scripts.

๐Ÿ’ก You can switch roles mid-meeting if your situation changes.

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Type your question in plain English

You don't need to know the RONR section number or the motion name. Just describe what's happening: "A member is demanding a vote right now and won't let me finish."

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Get your answer โ€” use it immediately

Parlia gives you the exact words to say, the RONR rule it's based on, and what to do if someone pushes back. The whole answer usually arrives in under 10 seconds.

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Available Roles
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Chair / Presiding OfficerWord-for-word rulings & scripts
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MemberRights, motions & how to fight back
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SecretaryWhat to record & exact minutes language
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TreasurerFinancial reports & money motions
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ParliamentarianAdvisory opinions & citations
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Committee ChairRunning committee meetings
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Teller / Election OfficialCounting votes & election scripts
โšก Key Features
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Plain English Toggle

After any answer, tap "Plain English" to get a jargon-free explanation. Great for sharing with someone who doesn't know parliamentary procedure.

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Copy Answer

Tap "Copy" to copy the full answer to your clipboard. Paste it into a text, email, or notes app instantly.

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Ruling Card

Generate a professional image of any ruling โ€” complete with the RONR citation. Screen-share it in Zoom, send it in a group chat, or save it as proof.

Presiding plan
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Minutes Generator

After the meeting, turn your rough notes into properly formatted RONR minutes. Toggle "Minutes Mode" in the sidebar, fill in meeting details, enter your notes, and tap Generate.

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Rules Shield

Upload your bylaws or standing rules. Parlia will cross-reference them on every answer โ€” so your guidance is specific to YOUR organization, not just general RONR.

Officer & Presiding
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Precedent Checker

Someone claims "we've always done it this way." Enter the claimed precedent and Parlia tells you whether it's valid under RONR โ€” with exact language to challenge it if not.

Presiding plan
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Cite Checker

Someone quotes an RONR section at you. Enter the section number and the claim โ€” Parlia tells you if they cited it correctly or if they're bluffing.

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Quick Reference

A built-in parliamentary quick-reference guide. Common motions, scripts, and rules at a glance โ€” no scrolling through a 700-page manual.

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๐ŸŽฏ Tips for Live Meetings
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Be brief in your question. You don't need full sentences. "Member interrupting speaker, demanding immediate vote" works perfectly. Parlia knows what you mean.
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If you're the Chair, look for the blockquote text in the answer โ€” that's your exact script. Read it word for word. It's written to sound authoritative from the podium.
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If you're a Member, look for "What You Say" โ€” that's your exact script. Look for "If They Push Back" to see your escalation path if the chair ignores you.
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Keep Parlia open in a browser tab the entire meeting. It works on phone, tablet, and laptop. On a phone, use landscape mode for more screen space.
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Ask follow-up questions. Parlia remembers your conversation. "What if they appeal that ruling?" or "What's the vote threshold for this?" works perfectly after an initial answer.
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If you're taking minutes, jot rough notes as the meeting goes โ€” who moved what, votes, outcomes. After the meeting, use the Minutes Generator to turn them into proper RONR minutes in seconds.
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If you have Rules Shield, upload your bylaws before the meeting. Every answer will automatically reference your specific organization's rules โ€” much more powerful than general RONR guidance.
โ“ Common Questions
Is Parlia Pro always accurate?

Parlia cites the specific RONR 12th Edition section for every answer so you can verify it. It's designed to be accurate, but parliamentary procedure can depend on your organization's specific bylaws โ€” always check them too, especially with Rules Shield.

What if I run out of questions mid-meeting?

Parlia will let you know when you're getting close. You can add a Question Boost from the pricing page โ€” it works instantly with no subscription needed. Officer plan gets 100 questions/month which is far more than any single meeting would use.

What if my internet is slow or drops during the meeting?

Parlia will show an error message if a question fails. Just try again โ€” it usually resolves in seconds. Keep the tab open the whole meeting so you stay logged in.

Can I use it on my phone?

Yes โ€” it works on any device with a browser. iPhone, Android, iPad, laptop, desktop. No app to install. Just go to parliapro.com and sign in.

Will the chair or other members know I'm using it?

That's entirely up to you. Many members use it discreetly on their phone. Some chairs use it openly as a parliamentary reference tool, which is completely legitimate โ€” even professional parliamentarians reference RONR during meetings.

How do I generate minutes after the meeting?

In the sidebar, tap "Minutes Mode: OFF" to toggle it on. Fill in the meeting details (organization, date, presiding officer, secretary). Then type or dictate your rough notes into the notepad. Tap "Generate Minutes" and Parlia will produce properly formatted RONR minutes you can copy, download, or save.