This book is designed to meet the needs of those concerned with the meetings of unincorporated bodies - voluntary organisations such as sporting and social bodies of all kinds - church groups, debating societies, school committees, progress associations, youth clubs, branches of political parties, trade unions and friendly societies. As far as possible the text avoids legal precedents and technicalities and strives instead to give practical assistance not only to those required to chair meetings but also to those who wish merely to attend them and to follow the proceedings intelligently. The book differs from others on the subject of presentation, in emphasis, and, occasionally, in substance. Where alternative practices are in use, the most preferable version is shown in the main text but others are also fully discussed. This third edition has been substantially enlarged and new subjects now covered include the presentation of accounts of unincorporated bodies, "gamesmanship" (tactics and strategy) at meetings and public relations hints for voluntary organisations. The special problems of conferences with long agendas and of meetings receiving learned papers are also discussed. Other new sections deal with amendments to motions on notice (a highly controversial area), use of tape recorders at meetings and the special features of umbrella organisations and of national organisations with local branches.