PARLI PRO QUIZ # 9

The person appointed first by the president is chairman of the committee.

• True
• False

The power to appoint a committee carries with it the power to appoint the chairman and to fill any vacancy that may arise in the committee.

• True
• False

The presiding officer may enter into debate on all motions.

• True
• False

The presiding officer of an assembly always stands when calling the meeting to order.

• True
• False

The purpose of a second is

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

The purpose of the motion to Lay on the Table is to immediately defeat or avoid dealing with a motion.

• False
• True

The quorum of an assembly

• Is the minimum number of members who must be present for business to be validly transacted.
• is two-thirds of the members present at the meeting.
• is the largest number that can be depended on to attend any meeting

The quorum should be fixed at the number of members who can reasonably be expected to attend the meeting.

• True
• False

The reason for special meetings is to deal with important matters between regular meetings.

• True
• False

The seconder of a motion

• should always stand and give his name
• Need not obtain the floor.
• does so only after being recognized.