Motions
Postpone Definitely
Allows for a motion to be set aside for a certain date
What do you say when making a motion
"I move (state your motion)."
Refer to committee
Make the business the responsibility of a committee
Where is the president stationed?
Stationed by the rising sun
Name the minimum essential officers needed to conduct a meeting.
Presiding officer and secretary or clerk.
Postpone Indefinitely
Kills a main motion without calling for a vote
A main motion must be seconded by another member and stated by the chair.
Adjourn
Ends meeting
Where is the Vice President stationed?
Stationed by the plow
Name three methods the chair can use to recognize a member who wishes to obtain the floor.
The chair may state the person's name, title, or the place or unit that the member represents.
Previous Question
Ends all debate and calls for an immediate vote
When is a motion "rejected" or "lost"?
A motion does not receive the appropriate number of votes for it to pass.
Amend
Stationed by the ear of corn
If the chair cannot determine which member should have the floor, how is it decided?
The assembly decides by a vote.
Question Of Privilege
To allow for a member to receive special privileges2
Rising, Ballot, Show of hands
Division of the assembly
Allows for a countable revote
Stationed by the emblem of Washington
Should the chair allow a member to transfer unused debate time to another member?
No
Recess
To all for a brief intermission in the meeting to discuss privately
Define secondary amendment.
An amendment that amends a pending amendment.
Main Motion
Brings business before the assembly
Where is the reporter stationed?
Stationed by the flag
How many times should the chair allow a member to speak on the same motion at another regular meeting?
Twice