Gavel & Order
The number of gavel taps which calls the meeting to order
What is two taps?
The only two true presidential appointments in SGA
What is Chaplain and Parliamentarian?
This motion is used to end a meeting
What is "motion to adjourn" OR "I move that we adjourn"?
The written list of the order of business to be conducted at a meeting
What is the agenda?
The number of committees a resolution must pass through before coming to Congress
What is two committees?
The number of gavel taps following an affirmative vote
What is one tap?
The person who Chairs the meeting in the absence of the Vice President
What is Parliamentarian?
All inquiries and/or comments to whomever is speaking on the Floor must be phrased as this
What is a question?
The term which describes the time where minutes will not be taken for confidentiality purposes
What is executive session?
The number of standing committees in SGA
What is six?
What is to restore order?
This officer takes minutes during each meeting
What is the secretary?
This is made to ask for clarification on something, what's going on, etc.
The term used to describe the certain number of members needed in order to conduct new business.
What is quorum?
The number of questions typically allowed by the Chair
What is two questions?
The officer responsible for creating the meeting agenda
What is Executive President?
When someone in favor of a motion suggests something that would improve the original motion, or make it more palatable to someone who is not currently in support
What is "a friendly amendment"?
Business which has already been discussed at a previous meeting
What is "old business"?
The number of voting members in SGA
What is 40 members?
Before speaking, a member must be
What is recognized by the Chair?
The administrative member who receives bi-weekly updates of the SGA
What is "motion to recess" OR "I move that we recess"?
A Latin term which means "From the office" or "by virtue of the office." Bylaws frequently provide that the president shall be an ex-officio member of all committees.
What is "ex officio"?
The number of select standing congressional committees
What is two?