Parli Oral questions #1

Number of times a member can speak on the same motion at another regular meeting.

• Once

• Twice

• Thrice

• Four times

Assume you are the chair at a regular meeting and there was no opposition to the motion to Postpone to a Certain Time (or Definitely).

• The chair would state that 'if there is no objection to the motion to Postpone to a Certain Time (or Definitely), it is adopted.'

• The chair would immediately call for a vote without discussion.

• The chair would require a two-thirds majority to pass the motion.

• The chair would postpone the meeting indefinitely.

Steps in the consideration of a Main Motion before the assembly.

• 1. The motion is debated.

• 2. The chair puts the question.

• 3. The chair announces the result of the vote.

• 4. The assembly discusses the agenda.

Correction of a mistake made by the chair in assigning the floor.

• A member can call a Point of Order.

• A member can request a Recess.

• A member can propose a Motion to Adjourn.

• A member can call for a Division of the Assembly.

Transfer of unused debate time to another member.

• Yes, it is allowed.

• No, it is not allowed.

• Only if both members agree.

• Only during the last minute of the debate.

What is the exception to the rule that the chairman must take the negative vote?

• A negative vote is usually not taken on motions that are noncontroversial or of a complimentary or courtesy nature.

• A negative vote is always required for all motions regardless of their nature.

• A negative vote can be skipped if the majority agrees.

• A negative vote is only taken in formal meetings.

Five duties of the presiding officer according to Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (RONR).

• 1. Call the meeting to order at the appropriate time having ascertained that a quorum is present.

• 2. To recognize members who are entitled to the floor.

• 3. To state and put to a vote all questions that legitimately come before the assembly as motions.

• 4. To approve the minutes of the previous meeting without discussion.

Minimum essential officers needed to conduct a meeting.

• Presiding officer and secretary or clerk.

• Chairperson and treasurer.

• Secretary and member-at-large.

• Moderator and note-taker.

Official place or station of the presiding officer.

• The podium

• The chair

• The bench

• The stage

Steps to bring a Main Motion before the assembly.

• 1. A motion is made, followed by a vote.

• 2. The chair states the question on the motion, and then a motion is made.

• 3. A motion is made, the motion is seconded by another member, and the chair states the question on the motion.

• 4. A motion is made, and the assembly discusses it without a second.