Main Motion
To present an item of business for consideration and action by the chapter.
What is main motion?
To temporarily delay action on an item of business.
What is Lay on the Table?
Responsible for supporting motions voted on in the meeting
Who are the chapter members?
Responsible for ensuring the actions of approved motions are implemented
What is all chapter members?
The most votes when casting votes.
What is majority rules?
A majority vote is required.
What is required to pass a motion?
Needed once a motion is made
What is a second?
Person who controls order in the meeting
Who is the sergeant at-arms?
When the votes does not go how I voted
What is majority rules?
The number of persons required to be present to conduct business.
What is a quorum?
Rules to conduct business in a meeting
What is Parliamentary Procedure?
The number of persons needed to conduct a business meeting
What is a quorum?
Term to begin the meeting
What is call to order?
When the president calls on me after I have raised my hand.
What is gaining the floor? Also known as the ball is in my court
Term to stop unnecessary, lengthy discussions.
What is call for the question?
To raise your hand when there is not a vote
What is requesting permission from the president to address the chapter meeting?
Who is the financial secretary?
Speaking not on the discussion at hand
What is out of order?
Required to move a motion to a vote.
What is a motion and a second?
When one person speaks for the motion and one speaks against the motion in an alternating pattern
What is discussion?
Person who presides over the meeting and speaks for the chapter
Who is the president?
Term to end the meeting
Where is adjourn?
Responsible for ensuring all business is carried out and implemented according to the motion voted upon
Who is the chapter member?