Governing Documents
Principle Authority for the governance of IBEW (And 305)
What is The International Constitution and Bylaws
The minimum number if members who must be present to conduct business.
What is Quorum?
Chair restates the motion and puts the question to a vote.
What is Step 4?
Moves to adjourn
What is to Close Meeting?
Motions are...
What is Adopted?
The recognized authority on parliamentary procedure.
What is Robert's Rules of Order?
The plan of the meeting that standardizes the order of business.
What is the Agenda?
Chair announces the result of the vote and what action will be taken.
What is Step 5?
Calls the question
What is bringing the conversation to a close?
Reports are...
What is Filed?
These rules define who the Local is and provide the Local's structure.
What is Local Bylaws
The formal proposal made to bring a subject before the for consideration or action.
What is a Motion?
Member Seconds the motion.
What is Step 2?
Says, "Point of order"
What is something happened that is not aligned with governance and/or practice?
Minutes are...
What is Approved?
What is every 3 years?
A statement by a member who agrees that the motion made by another member be considered.
What is Second?
Chair states the motion and opens debate.
What is Step 3?
I move to amend the motion by...
What is to modify wording of a motion?
After the financial Report what must happen?
What is paying the bills
Who can look at the finances of Local 305?
What is any Dues paying Member
The individual who facilitates the meeting, usually the President.
Who is the Presiding Officer/Chair?
Member takes the motion
What is step 1?
I move that...
What is to bring business before the body?
What must be done before being allowed in the meeting?
Dues paid up, shown to the sergeant at arms