Motion
The three words you say at the beginning of each motion.
What is “I move that…”
This is the first thing a president does at a meeting.
What is call the meeting to order
In order to speak you must first be recognized and given this.
What is “the floor"
These type of motions deals with questions of procedures and arises out of another pending motion. (point of information, Parliamentarian Inquiry, Point of order)
What are Incidental Motions
What is the current edition of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated Bylaws?
What is the 11th Edition
The words with which you respond when voting on a motion.
What is “yay” or “nay”?
This person(s) is/are responsible for knowing the rules.
Every Soror/Friend
The initials R.O.N.R. means what? What is the current edition?
“Robert’s Rules Of Order, Newly Revised, 12th Ed
This motion brings business before the assembly and can be made only while no other motion is pending.
What is the Main Motion
What is the document that is used by the Chapter auxiliaries on how to do something?
Standard Operating Procedures
This is presented as an idea or consideration or action before the body
What is a Motion
To remain impartial the Presider shall not engage in this process.
Debate
It is customary to allow this person to speak first and to make closing remarks after everyone else has had a chance to speak.
Who is the Maker of the Motion
This brings up a previously considered question
What is Motions that Bring a Question again before the Assembly?
What are the rules related to chapters /auxiliaries meetings?
What are Standing Rules
Which motion is not debatable, but is amendable, and requires a two-thirds vote for adoption?
What is Limit or Extend Limits of Debate?
This person has a right to vote and be heard by the body
What is A member who is in Good Standing
The President shall be addressed as called
What is Madam Chair or Madam Basileus or Madam President
This motion does not relate to the pending question but has to do with matters of such urgency
What is a Privilege Motion
Chapter( Auxiliaries), State, and Regional Bylaws can not conflict with what
What is Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated Constitution and Bylaws.
How many motions can be on the floor at one time?
What is 3?
This is needed before a business can be transacted in a meeting
What is a Quorum
A motion is pending that will require a two-thirds vote for adoption. An amendment is then proposed from the floor. According to Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised (12th Edition), what vote is required to adopt the amendment?
What is a Majority? “Requires a majority vote, regardless of the vote required to adopt the question to be amended.”
To end debate and orders an immediate vote is called (1) and (2)is this type of motion
What is (1) a Previous Question and (2) a subsidiary motion?
What is the document that governs Chapter/Auxiliaries functioning on the "What to Do"
Chapter Bylaws
According to Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised (12th Edition), what are the three situations in which a main motion requires greater than a majority vote?
If the bylaws or special rules of order require more than a majority vote; (2) if the motion would have the effect of suspending a rule of order or a parliamentary right of members; or (3) if the motion would have the effect of changing something already adopted. RONR (12th Ed.) 10:8(7).
Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised (12th Edition) states that the minimum essential officers for the conduct of business in a deliberative assembly are a ______________ and a __________________.
Who is the President/Presiding Officer and a the Secretary
When a Soror has been recognized and is given the floor and has begun to speak, she is not to be interrupted by another Soror or by the Basileus except for
What is for a CALL FOR THE ORDERS OF THE DAY, the raising of a QUESTIONS OF PRIVILEGE, A POINT OF ORDER, A CALL FOR A SEPARATE VOTE, or a REQUEST FOR INQUIRY.
A main motion is made and seconded. Another member is recognized in the debate who says, "This is the dumbest idea I can imagine. I think we should kill it and move to lay the main motion on the table." What is the correct motion?
What is Move to Postpone Indefinitely
Its purpose is to help groups accomplish their tasks through an orderly, democratic process. It is not intended to inhibit a meeting with unnecessary rules or to prevent people from expressing their opinions
What is Parliamentary Procedures