Parli Pro~Fccla~Handling a Motion

Arrange the steps in handling a motion in their proper order:

• Member makes a motion.

  Another member seconds the motion.

  Chair states the question.

  Members debate the question.

  Chair takes vote.

  Chair announces result of vote.

• Members debate the question.

  Chair takes vote.

  Chair announces result of vote.

  Member makes a motion.

  Another member seconds the motion.

  Chair states the question.

• Member makes a motion.

  Another member seconds the motion.

  Chair states the question.

  Chair takes vote.

  Members debate the question.

  Chair announces result of vote.

• Chair announces result of vote.

  Chair takes vote.

  Member makes a motion.

  Another member seconds the motion.

  Members debate the question.

  Chair states the question.

Motions are brought before the assembly by these three steps, a member:

• rises, addresses the chair, and makes a motion.

• addresses the chair and makes a motion; then the chair states the question.

• makes a motion, another member seconds it, and the chair states the question.

A proper way to present a simple main motion is to say:

• "I make a motion...."

• "I motion to...."

• "I move that...."

As soon as a member has made a motion, he:

• resumes his seat.

• remains standing, knowing that he will be recognized first.

• remains standing in case any member wishes to suggest a change in the motion.

When a member is unsure of the proper wording of a motion he:

• may ask another member for help.

• may seek assistance from the chair.

• will be asked to yield the floor while he composes the motion.

The seconder of a motion:

• should always stand and give his name.

• need not obtain the floor.

• does so only after being recognized.

The purpose of a second is:

• for the chair's guidance as to whether the chair should state the question on the motion, thus placing it before the assembly.

• for the assembly's guidance to ensure that more than one person is in favor of the motion.

• ensure that the record is clear who wanted to consider the particular motion.

The lack of a second has become immaterial:

• after the chair has stated the question.

• after debate has begun.

• when the maker of the motion asks for permission to withdraw it.

A motion is open to debate when:

• the motion is seconded.

• the motion has been stated by the chair.

• a member has made the motion.

When a proper motion has been made and seconded, the chair places it before the assembly by:

• putting the question.

• stating the question.

• having the motion repeated by the maker of the motion.