Terminology
To end the meeting.
Adjourn
Which officer is responsible for running the business meeting?
The president
This motion is used when you need to deal with a personal issue.
Point of Personal Privilege.
True/False: "Robert's Rules of Order" is the most commonly used "rule-book" for parliamentary procedure.
True.
Who uses the gavel during the meeting?
The President.
Discussion about a motion.
Debate
Who takes role and minutes of all meetings?
The secretary
This motion is used when there was a mistake made that goes against Robert's Rules of Order.
Point of Order
True/False: It is required to be recognized by the chair for every motion.
False.
What does one tap of the gavel signify?
Announces the result of a vote, to get attention, or to indicate to the members that they should be seated, ends meeting.
Order of Business
Who keeps records of all the financial transactions?
The treasurer
This motion is used to immediately stop debate on a pending motion.
Previous Question
True/False: All motions must be seconded.
False.
What does two taps of the gavel signify?
Calls the meeting to order.
More than one half of the members.
Majority
Who presides in the absence of the president?
Vice President
Amend
True/False: Once debate has started on a motion the motion can not be changed.
False.
What does three taps of the gavel signify?
Indicates to all members that they should rise/stand.
Number of members that must be present to conduct business legally.
Quorum
Who's job is to make sure the meeting maintains parliamentary procedure?
The Parliamentarian.
Postpone Definitely
True/False: Every motion must be debated.
False.
What does a series of taps of the gavel signify?
Restores order in the meeting.