Do You Entertain?
Basic technique used to place business before the board.
What is a motion?
The time during the meeting that members of the board give their opinions on a motion pending before the board.
What is a debate?
This motion made at the end of the meeting is NOT debatable.
What is the motion to adjourn?
A basic technique to get business before the board using the language, "I move...."
What is to make a motion?
The first order of business.
What is the Call to Order?
Person who starts the motion.
Who is the maker of the motion?
The phrase that directs comments to the Chair to maintain decorum and avoid personal attacks.
What is "through the Chair..."?
Speaking more than once before all members of the board who wish to speak have spoken.
What is out of order?
"Moment of Personal Privilege."
What is a statement used to interject information NOT related to the agenda of the meeting - for example, "I can't hear because the room is too noisy"; or "I'd like to wish my wife Happy Anniversary on our 40th wedding anniversary today"?
The second order of business.
What is the Roll Call (of Members Present)?
Person who takes this action to show support for a motion before debate.
Who is the seconder?
OR
What is to second?
The first speaker in debate on a motion.
Who is the mover or maker?
Friendly amendment.
What is out of order?
"Members may vote" or "All those in favor."
What is the statement made after debate is concluded and how the board makes a decision?
This agenda item is sometimes mislabeled as "old business."
What is Unfinished Business?
The number of people on the board needed for a typical motion to pass.
What is a majority?
The second speaker in debate on a motion in Robert's Rules.
Who is a member of the board that is opposed to the motion - or a con?
The Chair must remain impartial, so cannot typically take this action.
What is make a motion (or second)? OR
What is to debate a motion?
"Point of Order."
What is a statement made to object to the way the meeting is proceeding - either contrary to Robert's Rules or the board's rules of procedure?
OR
What is a statement made to object to a personal affront?
An item typically on the agenda reporting on a previous meeting.
What is Minutes of Previous Meetings?
This technique is used to immediately end debate.
What is to call the question?
"Objection!" or "I object!"
What is the statement a member makes when opposed to taking unanimous action?
OR
What is the statement a member of the board makes when the member believes considering the matter is improper?
Before a member speaks, this must happen.
What is to be recognized by the Chair?
"I abstain."
What is a statement used by a member of the board NOT to vote?
The last item of business.
What is Adjournment?