Difference between revisions of "Parliamentary Procedure Cheat Sheet"
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'''''Motion''''': a proposal made by a member that the organization does something. Only one motion is to be considered at a time, although other motions may take precedence if urgent or relevant to the pending motion. | '''''Motion''''': a proposal made by a member that the organization does something. Only one motion is to be considered at a time, although other motions may take precedence if urgent or relevant to the pending motion. | ||
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'''''Passing a debatable motion''''': | '''''Passing a debatable motion''''': | ||
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* A member wanting to speak must first be recognized by the chair (typically the president). | * A member wanting to speak must first be recognized by the chair (typically the president). | ||
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* The recognized member will “…move that (PSP does something).” | * The recognized member will “…move that (PSP does something).” | ||
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* The chair will ask if the motion is seconded, which any member can then do (without | * The chair will ask if the motion is seconded, which any member can then do (without | ||
recognition) by saying: “I second it,” or “seconded.” | recognition) by saying: “I second it,” or “seconded.” | ||
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* Once seconded, the chair repeats the motion by stating “It has been moved and seconded | * Once seconded, the chair repeats the motion by stating “It has been moved and seconded | ||
that (the motion is restated).” | that (the motion is restated).” | ||
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* The chair asks if the maker of the motion would like to speak on behalf of their motion as | * The chair asks if the maker of the motion would like to speak on behalf of their motion as | ||
the first positive debate, or defer to another member. | the first positive debate, or defer to another member. | ||
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* After the maker of the motion or another has given positive debate, the chair will call for a | * After the maker of the motion or another has given positive debate, the chair will call for a | ||
speaker that has negative debate. | speaker that has negative debate. | ||
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* Once the president calls for positive debate again, a member can call for question (without | * Once the president calls for positive debate again, a member can call for question (without | ||
being recognized), which would lead to the motion being voted on. | being recognized), which would lead to the motion being voted on. | ||
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* However, to prevent voting & continue debate, any member can then say “I object,” or | * However, to prevent voting & continue debate, any member can then say “I object,” or | ||
“objection,” to question (also without being recognized). | “objection,” to question (also without being recognized). | ||
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* If “question” is called without any objection, (or “move to previous question” has been | * If “question” is called without any objection, (or “move to previous question” has been | ||
passed after “question” has been objected to), then the chair puts the motion to vote. “We | passed after “question” has been objected to), then the chair puts the motion to vote. “We | ||
will now vote on the motion to…” | will now vote on the motion to…” | ||
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* Voting can take place on secret ballot, raised hands, through “consent,” roll call, or voiced | * Voting can take place on secret ballot, raised hands, through “consent,” roll call, or voiced | ||
“ayes” or “nays,” depending on the preference of the members. | “ayes” or “nays,” depending on the preference of the members. | ||
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* The chair lastly announces the vote result. Ex: “The ‘ayes’ have it, the motion is adopted, | * The chair lastly announces the vote result. Ex: “The ‘ayes’ have it, the motion is adopted, | ||
and we will (what the motion said to do)” | and we will (what the motion said to do)” | ||
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'''''Rules for debate''''': | '''''Rules for debate''''': | ||
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* Debate alternates between positive and negative. | * Debate alternates between positive and negative. | ||
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* Each person can give at most 2 speeches per motion. | * Each person can give at most 2 speeches per motion. | ||
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* Debate must be pertinent and not repetitive (circular). | * Debate must be pertinent and not repetitive (circular). | ||
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* Debate must address the merit of the proposal rather than address comments by individuals. | * Debate must address the merit of the proposal rather than address comments by individuals. | ||
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Revision as of 14:16, 13 March 2008
Motion: a proposal made by a member that the organization does something. Only one motion is to be considered at a time, although other motions may take precedence if urgent or relevant to the pending motion.
Ex: "I, Zack Morris, move that the Zeta Zeta Chapter post the bylaws on the chapter website."
Passing a debatable motion:
- A member wanting to speak must first be recognized by the chair (typically the president).
- The recognized member will “…move that (PSP does something).”
- The chair will ask if the motion is seconded, which any member can then do (without
recognition) by saying: “I second it,” or “seconded.”
- Once seconded, the chair repeats the motion by stating “It has been moved and seconded
that (the motion is restated).”
- The chair asks if the maker of the motion would like to speak on behalf of their motion as
the first positive debate, or defer to another member.
- After the maker of the motion or another has given positive debate, the chair will call for a
speaker that has negative debate.
- Once the president calls for positive debate again, a member can call for question (without
being recognized), which would lead to the motion being voted on.
- However, to prevent voting & continue debate, any member can then say “I object,” or
“objection,” to question (also without being recognized).
- If “question” is called without any objection, (or “move to previous question” has been
passed after “question” has been objected to), then the chair puts the motion to vote. “We will now vote on the motion to…”
- Voting can take place on secret ballot, raised hands, through “consent,” roll call, or voiced
“ayes” or “nays,” depending on the preference of the members.
- The chair lastly announces the vote result. Ex: “The ‘ayes’ have it, the motion is adopted,
and we will (what the motion said to do)”
Rules for debate:
- Debate alternates between positive and negative.
- Each person can give at most 2 speeches per motion.
- Debate must be pertinent and not repetitive (circular).
- Debate must address the merit of the proposal rather than address comments by individuals.
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