Parliamentary Procedure

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Parliamentary Procedure

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A set of rules and regulations for properly conducting a meeting.

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Quorum

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The number of members that must be present in a meeting for formal business to occur.

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Chair

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The person responsible for conducting meetings.

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Order of business

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The order in which items should be presented in a meeting, also known as the meeting agenda.

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Gavel

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A hammer-like tool that the chair uses to direct the membership.

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One tap of the gavel

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Signifies that the members need to be seated or that the meeting is over.

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Two taps of the gavel

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Signify the beginning of a meeting.

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Three taps of the gavel

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Signify the members should stand.

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A rapid series of taps

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Signify that members should come to order or stop talking.

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Motion

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A formal proposal by a member, which, if approved by the membership, will result in a certain action.