Ch 3: Handling Motions

How is an item of business proposed in a meeting?

• Form a committee

• Make a motion

• Start a discussion

What do you say to properly make a motion?

• I'd like to make a motion

• I motion that . . .

• I move to . . .

What are the two duties of the chair related to stating a motion?

• Deciding who can speak on the motion and who can vote

• Determining that the motion is in order and that it is clearly phrased

• Making sure there is a second and that the motion is on the floor

What does the chair say when it appears no one else seeks recognition to speak?

• It's time to vote now or I'm going to take the vote now

• The decision is that we will . . .

• Are you ready for the question or Is there any further debate?

Which of the following is the correct form to announce the result of a vote?

• The motion passes

• The ayes have it and the motion is adopted

• The next item of business is . . .