Main Motions
What is a main motion used for?
What is To bring new business to the group
Name one method of voting on a motion.
Voice vote, raising hands, standing, ballot, or roll call.
How can a motion be amended?
By adding, striking out, or substituting words or phrases.
How does the president call a meeting to order?
The president stands, strikes the gavel, and calls the group to order.
What is the first item in the order of business for a meeting?
Call to order.
Who must recognize a member before they present a main motion?
The president must recognize the member
How does a president conduct a voice vote?
The president asks, “All those in favor say ‘Aye,’ and those opposed say ‘Nay/No.’”
What happens after an amendment is voted on and passes?
The main motion must then be voted on as amended.
What is the role of the treasurer during the meeting?
The treasurer reports on money received, money spent, and the current balance.
What is unfinished business in a meeting?
Business discussed but not decided at a previous meeting.
What happens if a motion doesn’t receive a second?
The motion dies and is no longer considered.
What happens if a motion to call the previous question passes?
Debate stops, and a vote on the pending motion is taken immediately.
What must happen if an amendment fails?
The main motion must be voted on as originally stated.
What is the next step after the secretary reads the minutes of the last meeting?
The president asks if there are any corrections. If none, the minutes are approved as read.
What is the purpose of roll call during a meeting?
To check the attendance of the members.
What is the procedure if debate on a motion drags on too long?
Any member can call for the vote by saying, “I move (or call) the previous question.
How many votes are required to pass a motion to call the previous question?
It requires a two-thirds majority to pass.
What are the three ways to amend a motion?
By adding, striking out, or substituting words or phrases.
What question does the president ask after the treasurer presents the report?
Are there any questions about the treasurer’s report?
What do the secretary and treasurer's report both need?
A motion to approve
Make a main motion
I move to..........
Conduct a standing vote on the following motion. I move that we take a class field trip bowling.
All in favor please stand all opposed stand
Make an amendment to an amendment on the following motion. I move that our class mascot be a rabbit.
I amend... I amend the amendment.
Name the 8 elements of the agenda in order
Call to order, roll call, reading of minutes, treasurer's report, other reports, old business, new business, adjournment
What are the 3 rules of parli?
Only one person must speak at a time, only one item of business can be on the table at a time, and there is an order or agenda of things.