Governing Documents
Principle Authority for the governance of The Links Incorporated, Inc. after the Corporate Charter.
What is The National Constitution and Bylaws
The minimum number if members who must be present to conduct business.
What is Quorum?
Member takes the motion.
What is Step 1?
Moves to adjourn
What is to Close Meeting?
Motions are...
What is Adopted?
The recognized authority on parliamentary procedure.
What is Robert's Rules of Order?
The plan of the meeting that standardizes the order of business.
What is the Agenda?
Member Seconds the motion.
What is Step 2?
Calls the question
What is bringing the conversation to a close?
Reports are...
What is Filed?
These rules define who the chapter is and provide the chapter's structure.
What is Chapter Bylaws
The formal proposal made to bring a subject before the for consideration or action.
What is a Motion?
Chair states the motion and opens debate.
What is Step 3?
Says, "Point of order"
What is something happened that is not aligned with governance and/or practice?
Minutes are...
What is Approved?
This unique document comprises ceremonies and rituals
What is the Rituals Manual
A statement by a member who agrees that the motion made by another member be considered.
What is Second?
Chair restates the motion and puts the question to a vote.
What is Step 4?
I move to amend the motion by...
What is to modify wording of a motion?
The Treasurers Report is...
What is Neither Approved nor Adopted. It is Filed.
This documents gives guidance to the financial officers
What is the Financial Handbook?
The individual who facilitates the meeting, usually the President.
Who is the Presiding Officer/Chair?
Chair announces the result of the vote and what action will be taken.
What is Step 5?
I move that...
What is to bring business before the body?
So moved
What is the incorrect way to make a motion?