Category 1
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER?
The purpose of the motion to reconsider is to permit the reconsidering of a vote previously taken on a motion and to again reconsider the question
WHICH MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO OFFER THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER?
The motion to reconsider must be made by a member who voted on the prevailing side, unless the vote was by ballot,
IS THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER DEBATABLE AND AMENDABLE?
The motion to reconsider is debatable if the question to be reconsidered is debatable, and it is unamendable
DOES THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER REQUIRE A SECOND AND A MAJORITY VOTE?
The motion to reconsider requires a second and a majority vote.
WHAT IS THE CORRECT TERMINOLOGY TO USE IN ASKING THAT A MOTION BE RECONSIDERED?
The correct terminology to use in asking that a motion be reconsidered is:
"I move to reconsider the vote on the motion that ........... I voted on the prevailing side."
(Note: There is no need to include the words "dot, dot, dot" after the word "that.")
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE MOTION TO RESCIND?
The purpose of the motion to rescind is to cancel action taken by the chapter.
WHAT VOTE IS REQUIRED TO RESCIND AN ITEM OF BUSINESS?
A majority vote is required to rescind an item of business if previous notice of the proposed action was given; otherwise, a two-thirds vote is required.
UNDER WHAT CONDITION IS IT NOT PERMISSIBLE TO RESCIND AN ITEM OF BUSINESS?
it is not permissible to rescind action that cannot be reversed
WHAT IS THE PROPER PROCEDURE FOR ADOPTING AN ORDER OF BUSINESS?
The proper procedure for adopting an order of business is to present a main motion to adopt a certain order of business
WHAT VOTE IS REQUIRED TO ADOPT AN ORDER OF BUSINESS
A majority vote is required to adopt an order of business when the question is put to the chapter.
WHAT IS THE PROPER PROCEDURE FOR CONSIDERING AN ORDER OF BUSINESS OUT OF ORDER AFTER AN ORDER OF BUSINESS HAS BEEN ADOPTED
Two different methods for considering business items cut Of order after an order Of business has been adopted are:
a. Suspend the rules With a two-thirds vote.
b. Lay on the table each item of business until the desired item of business is reached.
WHAT ARE THE TWO TYPES OF COMMITTEES MOST FREQUENTLY USED IN FFA CHAPTERS?
Standing committees and special committees are the two types of committees most frequently used in FFA chapters.
WHO MAY CALL COMMITTEE MEETINGS?
Committee meetings may be called by the chairperson of the committee or by any of its members
WHEN A SPECIAL COMMITTEE FILES ITS FINAL REPORT, SHOULD A MOTION TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE ASSEMBLY?
When a special committee files its report, the committee ceases to exist. A motion to discharge the committee is not required.
HOW DO PARLIAMENTARY RULES DIFFER IN SMALL COMMITTEE MEETINGS FROM THOSE IN REGULAR CHAPTER MEETINGS?
These rules differ in the following ways:
a. It IS not necessary for one to rise and address the chair prior presenting a motion or speaking.
b. The chairperson does not rise to put the question or leave the Chair to speak present motions.
c. It is not one to motions.
WHEN A COMMITTEE REPORT CONTAINS RECOWENDATIONS, WHAT DISPOSITION SHOULD BE MADE OF THE REPORT
when a committee report contains recommendations, a motion to accept the report should be offered. If the motion passes, the chapter assumes responsibility for the report
IS A MOTION TO ADOPT A REPORT NECESSARY WHEN A COMMITTEE REPORT CONTAINS INFORMATION ONLY
If a committee report contains information only, it is not necessary to offer a motion to adopt the report.
AFTER A COMMITTEE REPORT HAS BEEN GIVEN, SHOULD A COPY OF THE REPORT BE FILED? IF SO, WITH WHOM?
A copy of each committee report should be filed with the secretary.
THE TREASURER'S REPORT ACTED UPON BY THE CHAPTER? IF SO, WHY?
A financial report from the treasurer is not acted upon by the chapter. Such a report is for information only since it will later be checked by an audit committee, which will make a report upon which the chapter will act.
AFTER A TREASURER'S REPORT HAS BEEN GIVEN, SHOULD A COPY OF THE REPORT BE FILED? IF SO, WITH WHOM?
After a treasurer's report has been given, copies of the report should be filed with the auditing committee and with the secretary.
WHAT MAJOR ITEMS SHOULD BE CONTAINED IN A TREASURER'S REPORT?
A treasurer's report should contain the following major items:
a. Date of report
b. Balance on hand at date of last report
c. Receipts since last report
d. Disbursements since last report
e. Present balance
f. Signature of the Treasurer
HOW IS THE READING OF THE MINUTES REQUESTED?
The reading of the minutes is usually requested by the president stating:
"We will now have the minutes of the previous meeting."
WHAT IS THE BASIC NUMBER AND TIME OF DEBATES THAT A MEMBER MAY HAVE FOR A DEBATABLE MOTION?
The basic rules of speaking are members have the right to speak twice (2) for a total of 10 minutes on each debatable motion.
WHAT IS A QUORUM?
A quorum is the minimum number of members who must be present at a meeting for the legal transaction of business to occur.
A MOTION IS ON THE FLOOR AND THE MEETING IS ADJOURNED, WHAT HAPPENS TO THE MOTION ON THE FLOOR?
If a meeting is adjourned while an item of business is on the floor, that business will be brought back at the next regular meeting in the form of unfinished business