Farmer, Robert&#039;s Rules of Order are probably one of the most misunderstood pieces of work that exist on the planet. In short order, RRO are intended as a guidline for conducting a business meeting. The rules do not set organizational policy or dictate decorum of any given situation. Organizational policy is set by the constitution and by-laws and in some cases may over-ride RRO. I know this answer is general and as clear as mud, but basically the only time that RRO apply to the HPOCA is when a meeting is being conducted, and even then the rules can be modified or suspended on agreement of the participants.