Motions
What is the motion to Adjourn? Is it deatable or amendable.
This motion is undebatable, unamendable, and takes precedence over all other motions except for the motion to Fix the Time to Which to Adjourn.
What officer is stainoned by the door and one dutie they have.
Sential
1. To keep the meeting room comfortable and orderly
2. To welcome guests and visitors
3. To assist the President in maintaining order during the meeting
What is Division of the Assembly?
A Non-debatable incidental motion, related to voting, is the only one that does not require a vote to be adopted because it is a right of the member.
How many taps of the gavel is it to start the meeting?
Two
The plow
What is twice (or two times) on a motion?
The maximum number of times a single member may speak on the same main motion during debate.
This officer's duties include preparing and presenting the minutes of each meeting.
Who is the Secretary?
When in the chairman allowed to vote?
1. They must always vote during a ballot vote
2. When there is a tie the chairman can vote it up or down
What does does 1 tap of the gavel mean?
What is the rule book called?
Roberts rules of order newly revised
What is the Previous Question? What vote does it require?
The two-thirds vote motion used to forcibly stop discussion immediately and bring the assembly to a vote on the pending question(s).
This officer is responsible for receiving, recording, and depositing FFA funds.
Who is the Treasurer?
What is a defeated (or failed) motion?
A tie vote on any motion that requires only a simple majority to pass.
What does three taps of the gavel mean?
The signal for all members to stand in unison, often on the third tap, for ceremonies like the Pledge of Allegiance or opening/closing ceremonies.
Can the maker of the main motion vote against it?
What is to call for a Division of the Assembly?
The specific parliamentary action a member should take to force a count of votes (rising vote) when a voice vote result is uncertain.
This officer is responsible for releasing news and information to the media and planning public information programs.
Who is the reporter?
What is Quorum?
The specific number of members required to be present to legally conduct business.
What is Unfinished Business?
The segment of the meeting where previously tabled or postponed motions are brought back up for consideration.
Name three subsidary motions that are both debatable and amendable?
Postpone definitely
commit or refer
amend
What is to Refer to a Committee (or Commit)?
This motion is the highest-ranking subsidiary motion, used to send a main motion to a select group for further study, recommendation, or rewording.
This officer assists the president in maintaining order and welcomes guests and visitors.
Who is the Sentinel?
What are the 6 methods of voting?
1. Voice
2. Show of Hands/Standing Vote
3. Ballot
4. Unanimous
5. Roll Call
6. Online Voting
What is the Reading/Approval of the Minutes?
The first item of business conducted immediately after the Call to Order.
What vote is required to adopt the motion recess?
Majority