What is necessary to suspend the established rules of order?

To suspend the established rules of order, advance notice and a two-thirds vote are typically required. This procedure is essential in formal settings such as meetings governed by parliamentary procedure to ensure that the rules, which are intended to provide structure and fairness, are not changed or ignored without significant consensus among the members.

Requiring advance notice ensures that all members are adequately informed about the intent to suspend rules, allowing them the opportunity to prepare for the discussion and potential vote on the matter. A two-thirds vote is often stipulated to ensure that there is a strong agreement among the members since suspending rules can alter the course of a meeting and decisions; this high threshold prevents frivolous or hasty actions that could undermine the authority of the established rules.