What officer could the chairman consult before ruling on the Point of Order?

• A. Secretary
• B. Treasurer
• C. Parliamentarian
• D. Attorney

Answer: (C)

When a point of order is raised, the chair should seek guidance from the parliamentarian to ensure the procedural rule is interpreted correctly. The parliamentarian is the meeting official trained to understand and apply parliamentary rules (such as Robert’s Rules of Order) and to provide neutral, authoritative advice on how the rules should govern the proceedings. This helps the chair rule consistently and fairly, preventing misapplication of procedures.

Secretaries handle minutes and records, treasurers manage finances, and attorneys provide legal advice on issues beyond procedural rules. While an attorney might be consulted for legal questions, the standard resource specifically trained for ruling on points of order during meetings is the parliamentarian.