History
A set of rules for conducting business at meetings and public gathering.
What is Parliamentary Procedure?
An order of business, is generally followed by organizations using parliamentary procedure.
What is a fixed agenda?
A proposal that the assembly take a stand or take action on some issues. Members have a right to....
What is make a motion?
The chair asks those in favor to say "aye" and those opposed to say "no" (for majority votes only). A member may move for an exact count.
What is "Voice".
Action you should take to keep your background noise to a minimum and unless you are required to talk.
What is MUTE your microphone!!
In 1876 this person published his manual on Parliamentary Law.
Who is Henry M. Robert?
If a quorum is present, the chair (the person conduction the meeting) say, "The meeting...
What is "Will come to order?"
A member express support for discussion of another member's motion.
What is second the motion?
If a record of each person's vote is needed, each members answers 'yes", "no" or "present" (indicating the choice not to vote) as his or her name is called.
What is "Roll Call."
Do not interrupt someone mid-sentence, do not stare at your phone while others are presenting, do not move around, do not eat, do not cook, do not talk to other people while on zoom call, do not go to the bathroom, place animals in a separate space and please dress appropriately. Be aware of your background & lightning.
What is Zoom Meetings Etiquette?
This book is the basic handbook of operation for many clubs, organizations and other group.
What is Robert's Rule of Order Newly Revised, 12th Edition?
The secretary reads a record of the previous meeting.
What are minutes?
Options given on the motion.
What is debate motion?
When a motion isn't likely to be opposed, the chair says "If there is no objection..." Members show consent by their silence. If someone sas, "I object," the matter must be put to a vote.
What is "General Consent?"
This feature can be useful when you want to control your guest list and invite only certain individual.
What is "Allow only signed-in users to join"?
Democratic Rule, Flexibility, Protection of Rights, and a Fair Hearing for Everyone.
What is Parliamentary Procedure?
This is the business that has come over from the previous meeting.
What is "unfinished" business?
Method the group uses to make a decision.
What is Vote on motion?
Members raise their hands to verify a voice vote, or as an alternative to it. This does not require a count. A member may move for an exact count.
What is "Show of Hands?'
Make sure you are recognized, & accounted for.
What is "Make sure your full name shows up appropriately?"
Allows everyone to be heard, to make decisions without confusion, and can be adapted to fit the needs of any organization.
What is Parlimentary Procedure?
These inform the the people at the meeting of other subjects and events.
What are announcements?
Most votes require more than half the members present and voting is known as.
What is a majority vote?
Members write their vote on paper. this is done when secrecy is desired.
What is "Ballot?'
This feature allows you to ask questions and make comments silently.
What is "Chat"?