Not yet updated for 2008

Free Pre-TISL Regional Workshops
Prepare Delegates for General Assembly

Three regional workshops in October will give delegates to the 38th General Assembly a chance to learn about bill writing and parliamentary procedure.

Any delegate or prospective delegate to the 38th General Assembly may attend the workshops. There is no charge.

"Delegates who attend a workshop will have an advantage at the General Assembly," says Gov. Ethan Netherly.

"Their greater knowledge of parliamentary procedure and the Rules of Order will help them get off to a faster start," the governor adds.

A session on bill writing will cover the essential components of legislation and how to put them together. It will also examine how to conduct bill research and possible sources for ideas.

Another session will cover the basics of parliamentary procedure.

Each workshop will culminate with a mock legislative session for students to debate and vote on bills.

The workshops are aimed at students who have never been to TISL.

For returning delegates, this will be an opportunity to refresh their knowledge and sharpen their skills.

"A large majority of the delegates at this year's General Assembly will be new, and with this information they'll be ready to debate and make motions in committees and on the floor on Thursday," Governor Netherly says.

More Information

Questions about the workshops? Send email to StateOffice@TISLonline.org or call (615) 337-2307. This phone number will be active on the day of the workshops.

Locations

Nashville
Sunday, October 7

Multimedia Room
Bunch Library
Belmont University
1900 Belmont Boulevard
Nashville 37212

Knoxville
Sunday, October 21

John C. Hodges Library
University of Tennessee
1015 Volunteer Blvd
Knoxville 37996

Memphis
Sunday, October 28

Canceled

Schedule

Workshops will begin at 1:30 p.m. and end at 4:30 p.m.

1:15 p.m. - Registration

1:30 p.m. - How To Write A Bill presented by Secretary of State Chris Drew.

2:30 p.m. - Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure presented by Lt. Gov. Kenneth Taylor

3:30 p.m. - Mock Session

4:15 p.m. - General Questions about TISL and the 38th General Assembly conducted by Gov. Ethan Netherly and the Executive Council.

4:30 p.m. - Adjourn