The purpose of presenting a motion is to present an item of business for consideration and action by the chapter.
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What is the purpose of the motion to reconsider?
To permit the reconsidering of a vote previously taken on a motion and to agin consider the question.
100
How may nominations be made?
Nominations may be made by a committee or from the floor member.
100
What is the purpose of an appeal?
The purpose of an appeal is to obtain a decision from the chapter to a question on which the presiding officer has made a decision.
100
Who may call committee meetings?
The chair of a commitee is usually responsible for calling the committee meetings,but may be called by any two of its members.
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What steps must be completed to presnt an item of business?
1.Recieve Recognition
2.Present the motion
3.Second the motion
4.State the question
5.Vote
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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.
200
How may nominations be closed? Reopened?
Nominations may be closed by a two-thirds vote or by unanimous(general) consent. Nominations may be reopened by a majority vote.
200
What happens if the vote on an appeal results in a tie?
If teh vote to appeal is a tie the chair is sustained.
200
What is the purpose to suspend standing rules?
The purpose to suspend standing rules is to permit the chapter to do something that cannot be done without violating its standing rules.
300
What is the proper terminology to use when putting the question?
"It is moved and seconded that........"
300
Is the motion to reconsider debatable? Amendable?
The motion to reconsider is debatable of the question to be reconsidered is debatable and it is unamendable.
300
Does a nomination require a second?What vote is required to elect?
Nominations do not require a second and requires a majority vote to elect.
300
Does an appeal require a second? Majority Vote?
An appeal does require a second and a majority vote.
300
How is the reading of the minutes requested?
By the president stating,
"We will now have the minutes of the previous meeting."
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When does a vote go into effect?
After the motion is stated
400
Does the motion to reconsider require a second? Majority Vote?
The motion to reconsider does require a second also requires a majority vote.
400
In what order are candidates voted on following their nominations?
The candidates are voted on in the order in which they were nominated in.
400
Is an appeal debatable? Amendable?
An appeal is debatable except in cases where it relates to inproper conduct, priority of business, or deviation from the rules of speaking.An appeal is unamendable.
400
What major items should be contained in a treasurer's report?
The treasurer's report should be information only.
500
What happens to a motion if the vote results in a tie?
A tie vote means that a motion is lost, assuming the motion requried a majority vote.
500
What is the correct terminology to use when asking that a motion be reconsidered?
" I move to reconsider the vote on the motion that..... I voted on the prevailing side."
500
May the vote on a motion to close nominations be reconsidered?
The vote on the motion to close nominations cannot be reconsidered.
500
What is the correct terminology to use when appealing from the decision of the chair?
Mr/Madam President, I appeal from the decision of the chair.
500
When a committee report contains recommendations, what dispostion should be made of the report?
If the report contains a recommendation or action to be taken a motion to "accept the report" should be offered.