Parli Definitions
The purpose of this type of motion is to introduce items to the membership for consideration?
Main Motion
Amend
I move to strike out, add in, strike and add the words...
This motion brings the meeting to an end?
Adjourn
I move that our chapter buys a bus to use for travel to the State FFA Conference.
EXAMPLE DEBATES:
For: allows more members to go, one time expense, etc.
Against: expensive, only can be used for State Conf., etc.
**within 16-18 secs.
What type of vote does a Division of the Assembly demand?
A rising vote.
The purpose of this type of motion is to change or affect how a main motion is handled?
Subsidiary Motion
Main Motion
I move to....
This motion sends a pending questions to a small group for careful investigation?
Refer to Committee
I move that our chapter purchase new FFA banners for the ag classroom.
EXAMPLE:
For: promotes FFA things, adds to the appeal of classrooms, etc.
Against: waste of money because classrooms are already decorated, ag members already know about FFA things, etc.
**within16-18 sec.
Name three amendable subsidiary motions that the motion Raise a Question of Privilege takes precedence over.
1. Limit or Extend Limits of Debate. 2. Postpone to a Certain Time (or Definitely). 3. Commit or Refer. 4. Amend.
This type of motion is to bring up items that are urgent or important?
Privileged Motions
Commit/Refer
I move to refer/commit this to.....
This motion ends debate on a pending motion by taking a vote?
Previous Question
I move that our chapter host an agriculture education day for local elementary schools.
EXAMPLE:
For: helps promote our program and agriculture, inspires younger generation, etc.
Against: we're already so busy, where would we host this event, etc.
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If the Lay on the Table is adopted and the motion is Taken from the Table at the same session, what effect does this have on the order to Limit Debate?
It has no effect and the order to Limit Debate is still in effect.
This type of motion provides a means of questioning procedure concerning other motions?
Privileged Motions
Adjourn
I move to adjourn this meeting....
This motion allows a member to register a complaint?
Question of Privilege
I move that our chapter host a multi-chapter FFA leadership conference next school year.
EXAMPLE:
For: builds camaraderie for local chapters, tailored toward local needs, etc.
Against: money, time, facility, planning, etc.
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What are two steps that must occur before a member makes the motion to Call for the Orders of the Day?
1. The member rises. 2. The member addresses the chair and does not wait to be recognized (and makes the motion).
This motion can modify a main motion by inserting, adding, or striking out specific language?
Amend
Lay on the Table
I move to lay the motion on the table
This motion allows the assembly to do something during a meeting that it cannot do without violating one or more of its regular rules.
Suspend the Rules
I move that our chapter require members to complete 20 community service hours in order to be eligible for the State FFA Conference trip.
EXAMPLE:
For: raises bar for students that are attending, encourages communittee service involvement, etc.
Against: 20 hours is an unreasonable amount of time, what does communittee service have to do with State Conference, etc.
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If a motion maker agrees to accept a suggested alteration of a main motion after it has been restated by the chair, what is the chairs next step?
Ask for unanimous consent to alter the pending motion.