PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE

The "Call to Order" is the first item of business in a parliamentary meeting.

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A quorum is the maximum number of participants required for a meeting to begin.

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The chairperson has the authority to approve or reject the proposed agenda.

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Minutes of the previous meeting are reviewed and corrected during "Unfinished Business."

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In a parliamentary procedure, a motion requires a second to be discussed.

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Motions can only be made by the chairperson or presiding officer.

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The purpose of debate is to allow participants to express their opinions on a motion.

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In a parliamentary procedure, members can interrupt each other's speeches to ask questions.

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The minutes of a meeting are a verbatim transcript of everything said during the meeting.

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The parliamentary procedure encourages participation from all members and promotes a democratic decision-making process.

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