Terms of Meeting

What it means by when a query raised by a member regarding the procedure at a meeting or a query relating to the standing orders or constitution

• Point of query

• Point of order

• Point of question

• Point of sequence

When discussion has taken place the proposer should be given the .............. before the motion is put to the vote

• Right of order

• Right of answer

• Right of reply

• Right of opposition

"To suspend a meeting indefinitely or until a later stated time" refers to

• Cancellation of meeting

• Prorogation of meeting

• Suspension of meeting

• Adjournment of meeting

"The greater number of members either vote ‘for’ or ‘against’ a motion" refers back to

• Majority

• Minority

• Agreement

• Ballots

A proposal moved by a member suggesting the way forward. This should be discussed at a meeting. This is called as...

• Vote

• Suggestion

• Motion

• Idea

This is the minimum number of members necessary for a meeting to be held. It is being specified in the regulations or constitution.

• Majority

• Attendees

• Chair person

• Quorum

Once passed, a motion becomes a ....

• Choice

• Resolution

• Decision

• Judgment

"A word-for-word record of what was said" can also be called as....

• Verbatim

• Motion

• Meeting minute

• Verdict

An additional vote, usually held by the Chairperson, to enable a decision to be made if the votes when counted are equally ‘for’ and ‘against’ a motion.

• Ballot

• Quorum

• Casting vote

• Majority

The proposal normally requires to be ........ by someone else who supports the proposal. If it is ........, discussion will usually take place

• Agreed

• Discussed

• Argued

• Seconded