Adapted to the latest requirements and reality of contemporary governance, this manual of deliberative meeting procedures contains over one hundred rules that follow the typical structure of sessions: preparation, opening, proceedings, and adjournment. Chairing Successful Meetings is an easy-to-use handbook that includes a method for filing documents related to deliberative assemblies as well as a description of the purpose and structure of meeting minutes. A must-have for attendees and officers responsible for organizing meetings, the Lespérance Code provides all the information and basic tools needed to better support proceedings. Michel Lespérance presents a useful guide designed to help lead debates, allowing all participants to exercise their right to speak, and to ensure meetings run smoothly.