Using Parliamentary Procedure
What is Calling the Meeting to Order?
Brings back a motion that has already been voted on
What is Reconsider?
Sets a time for the continuation of the present meeting
What is Fix the Time to Which to Adjourn?
Modifies the wording of a pending motion
What is Amend?
Type of motion that is related to pending business and must be decided immediately.
What is an Incidental Motion?
List one of the four main objectives of using parli pro
Cancels a previous action or order
What is Rescind?
Permits urgent requests related to the rights and privileges affecting the assembly
What is Raise a Question of Privilege?
Lengthens the debating time more
Verifies the accuracy of a vote by having members stand.
What is a Division of Assembly?
In event of a tie in majority votes, this individual casts tie breaking vote
Who is the Chair?
Brings back a motion that has been laid on the table
What is Take from the Table?
Secures adherence to the order of business
What is Call for the Orders of the Day?
Type of motion that aids assembly in handling/disposing of a main motion
Considers separately a motion that has several distinct parts
What is Division of a Question?
Motion used to bring new business before a group
What is a Main Motion?
Question before the assembly that requires Majority Vote
What is all of them
Provides a short break when business is pending which does not close the meeting
What is Recess?
Closes debate and the making of subsidiary motions
What is Previous Question?
Obtains information about parli law or rules relating to business at hand
What is Request for Information?
Officer that records and keeps accurate record of the actions during parli pro
Who is the Secretary?
Motion only made by a member who voted on the prevailing side of the previous vote
What is Reconsider
Motion in which chair decides or answers
What is Raise a Question of Privilege?
Vote Required to postpone indefinitely
What is Majority?
Individual who can Withdraw a Motion without permission of the assembly
Who is the maker of the motion?