Do You Entertain?
This subsidiary motion is used to end debate.
What is to call the question?
OR
What is to call the previous question?
2/3
What is the number for a supermajority?
OR
What is the number for special motions to end debate or call the question?
A member speaking more than twice under Robert's Rules.
What is out of order?
In order to speak, a member must do this.
What is obtain the floor?
OR
What is to be recognized by the chair?
What is a secret ballot?
This type of motion assists the main motion and must be resolved before the main motions can be voted on.
What are subsidiary motions?
Subsidiary motions include the motion to amend or motion to call the question.
12th
What is the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order? (Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, 12th Edition)
A member addressing the maker's motive during debate.
What is out of order?
"Moment of Personal Privilege."
What is a statement used to interject information NOT related to the agenda of the meeting - for example, "I can't hear because the room is too noisy"; or "I'd like to wish my spouse Happy Anniversary on our 15th wedding anniversary today"?
A member questions the Chair's decision.
What is to appeal the ruling of the Chair?
This type of motion is not related to the main motion but is of great importance as to require them to take precedence over other questions.
What are privileged motions?
Privileged motions include the motion to adjourn and a motion to recess.
7, 8, 9
What is the number of votes required by the Anchorage Assembly for
* a majority (7),
* a supermajority (8), and
* an emergency ordinance (9)?
"Point of Order."
What is a statement made to object to the way the meeting is proceeding - either contrary to Robert's Rules or the body's rules of procedure?
What is a statement made to object to a personal affront?
"Members may vote."
What is the statement made after debate is concluded and how the body makes a decision?
One of two circumstances where there is no requirement to debate a motion.
What is the motion to adjourn?
OR
What is the motion to recess?
The number of votes required for certain special motions, such as the motion to extend the meeting or the motion to end debate.
What is a supermajority?
OR
What is 8?
7
What is a quorum for the Anchorage Assembly?
OR
What is the minimum number of members required at a meeting to make it official?
These three (3) points are examples of times it is appropriate to interrupt the speaker.
What is a point of order,
a point of information, and
a point of privilege or a point of personal privilege?
"Point of Information."
What is a request for information on a specific question, either about process or about the content of a motion? A point of information does not allow the speaker to give information.
The motion to suspend the rules.
What is an incidental motion not always related to the main motion, but must be resolved before the main motion?
This motion, not frequently used by the Assembly, may be used if a member needs a break.
What is a motion to recess?
1876
What is the date when Robert's Rules of Order was originally published?
"I abstain."
What is a statement used by a member NOT to vote, but is not allowed by Anchorage code absent a declared and confirmed conflict of interest?
The journal of Assembly proceedings.
What is the minutes?
The last item of Assembly business.
What is Adjournment?