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To introduce business (a primary motion)
What is "I move that..."?
More than half of active membership. (50% +1)
What is a quorum?
To close a meeting
What is to adjourn?
To accept or agree
What is to adopt?
Order of business.
What is an agenda?
To object to procedure or personal affront
What is "Point of Order"?
Any gathering of a quorum of a legislative body to discuss or transact business under the body's jurisdiction; serial meetings are prohibited.
What is a "meeting"?
What is to amend?
Members who question the chair's decision.
What is to appeal?
An affirmative voice vote.
What is "aye"?
More than half of votes cast.
What is the majority vote?
An administrative body.
What is a board?
Basic rules of an organization or society.
What is the bylaws?
To send to a committee.
What is to commit or refer?
Discussion of merits pending.
What is to debate?
You are confused about some of the parliamentary rules.
What is "Point of Parliamentary Inquiry"?
To set the main motion aside temporarily.
What is "lay on the table"?
These meetings are to review the progression, activities, and development of each club by a representative.
What is the Inter-Club Council?
A written record of the proceedings.
What are the minutes?
What is "request for information"?
This is the process used to change a motion under consideration. Perhaps you like the idea proposed but not exactly as offered.
What is "I move that this motion be amended by..." or amending a motion?
To close debate.
What is "previous question" or "call the previous question"?
Agreement that the motion is considered.
What is a second?
Recording officer of an assembly.
What is the secretary?
The person presiding over a meeting.
What is the chair?