Change or affect how the main motion is handled.(They are voted on before the main motion.) For example: "I move the question before the assemly be amended by striking out..." or "I move that we lay on the table the motion to..."

Introduce subjects to the assembly for its consideration. They cannot be made when another motion is before the assembly.

Questions of procedure that arise out of other motions. They must be considered before the other motion. For example "I move we suspend the rules for the purpose of..."

Motions of importance that take precedence over the pending question and all other terms of business; they are debatable and require immediate action.

Change or affect how the main motion is handled.(They are voted on before the main motion.) For example: "I move the question before the assemly be amended by striking out..." or "I move that we lay on the table the motion to..."

Introduce subjects to the assembly for its consideration. They cannot be made when another motion is before the assembly.

Questions of procedure that arise out of other motions. They must be considered before the other motion. For example "I move we suspend the rules for the purpose of..."

Motions of importance that take precedence over the pending question and all other terms of business; they are debatable and require immediate action.

Change or affect how the main motion is handled.(They are voted on before the main motion.) For example: "I move the question before the assemly be amended by striking out..." or "I move that we lay on the table the motion to..."

Introduce subjects to the assembly for its consideration. They cannot be made when another motion is before the assembly.

Questions of procedure that arise out of other motions. They must be considered before the other motion. For example "I move we suspend the rules for the purpose of..."

Motions of importance that take precedence over the pending question and all other terms of business; they are debatable and require immediate action.

Change or affect how the main motion is handled.(They are voted on before the main motion.) For example: "I move the question before the assemly be amended by striking out..." or "I move that we lay on the table the motion to..."

Introduce subjects to the assembly for its consideration. They cannot be made when another motion is before the assembly.

Questions of procedure that arise out of other motions. They must be considered before the other motion. For example "I move we suspend the rules for the purpose of..."

Motions of importance that take precedence over the pending question and all other terms of business; they are debatable and require immediate action.

A priveleged motion demanding that the group conform to its program and cease talking about other things. No second needed, can interrupt, not debateable or ammendable, must be enforced by the chair.

A subsidary motion used to postpone decision on the motion until the next meeting (at the latest); requires recognition, requires second, not debatable or amendable, majority vote

A priveleged motion used to complain/fix a problem having to do with heat, noise, lighting, etc. Can interrupt, no secnd needed, not debateable or ammendable, no vote is taken, the chair decides on the matter.

A subsidary motion used when member wants an immediate vote; requires recognition, requires second, not debatable or amendable, 2/3 vote

A priveleged motion demanding that the group conform to its program and cease talking about other things. No second needed, can interrupt, not debateable or ammendable, must be enforced by the chair.

A subsidary motion used to postpone decision on the motion until the next meeting (at the latest); requires recognition, requires second, not debatable or amendable, majority vote

A priveleged motion used to complain/fix a problem having to do with heat, noise, lighting, etc. Can interrupt, no secnd needed, not debateable or ammendable, no vote is taken, the chair decides on the matter.

A subsidary motion used when member wants an immediate vote; requires recognition, requires second, not debatable or amendable, 2/3 vote

A subsidary motion used to remove an issue from debate permanently; second required, is debatable but not amendable, majority vote

A subsidary motion used to delay action on a motion until a certain time.

Reconsider,Rescind,Take from the Table,Discharge a Committee,Amend Something Previously Adopted

A Subsidary motion used to 1) reduce the number or lengthe of speeches permitted 2) require that debate be closed at a certain hour or for a specified length of time 3)allow more and longer speeches. Requires recognition, a second, and a 2/3 vote. Not debateable. Ammendable.

A subsidary motion used to remove an issue from debate permanently; second required, is debatable but not amendable, majority vote

A subsidary motion used to delay action on a motion until a certain time.

Reconsider,Rescind,Take from the Table,Discharge a Committee,Amend Something Previously Adopted

A Subsidary motion used to 1) reduce the number or lengthe of speeches permitted 2) require that debate be closed at a certain hour or for a specified length of time 3)allow more and longer speeches. Requires recognition, a second, and a 2/3 vote. Not debateable. Ammendable.

A priveleged motion demanding that the group conform to its program and cease talking about other things. No second needed, can interrupt, not debateable or ammendable, must be enforced by the chair.

A subsidary motion used to postpone decision on the motion until the next meeting (at the latest); requires recognition, requires second, not debatable or amendable, majority vote

A priveleged motion used to complain/fix a problem having to do with heat, noise, lighting, etc. Can interrupt, no secnd needed, not debateable or ammendable, no vote is taken, the chair decides on the matter.

A subsidary motion used when member wants an immediate vote; requires recognition, requires second, not debatable or amendable, 2/3 vote

A subsidary motion used to remove an issue from debate permanently; second required, is debatable but not amendable, majority vote

A subsidary motion used to delay action on a motion until a certain time.

Reconsider,Rescind,Take from the Table,Discharge a Committee,Amend Something Previously Adopted

A Subsidary motion used to 1) reduce the number or lengthe of speeches permitted 2) require that debate be closed at a certain hour or for a specified length of time 3)allow more and longer speeches. Requires recognition, a second, and a 2/3 vote. Not debateable. Ammendable.

Program for the meeting

A motion used to ask for a new vote on a motion. Can only be made by a member who voted on the prevailing side. (A member may vote on the prevailing side so that they may have the ability to do this.)

Questioning by a memeber of a vote count by requestiong that members stand and be counted.

An alteration to a main motion by inserting, changing, or striking out wirds and phrases, but not changing the meaning or intent of the main motion.

Program for the meeting

A motion used to ask for a new vote on a motion. Can only be made by a member who voted on the prevailing side. (A member may vote on the prevailing side so that they may have the ability to do this.)

Questioning by a memeber of a vote count by requestiong that members stand and be counted.

An alteration to a main motion by inserting, changing, or striking out wirds and phrases, but not changing the meaning or intent of the main motion.

Program for the meeting

A motion used to ask for a new vote on a motion. Can only be made by a member who voted on the prevailing side. (A member may vote on the prevailing side so that they may have the ability to do this.)

Questioning by a memeber of a vote count by requestiong that members stand and be counted.

An alteration to a main motion by inserting, changing, or striking out wirds and phrases, but not changing the meaning or intent of the main motion.

A subsidary motion used to remove an issue from debate permanently; second required, is debatable but not amendable, majority vote

A subsidary motion used to delay action on a motion until a certain time.

Reconsider,Rescind,Take from the Table,Discharge a Committee,Amend Something Previously Adopted

A Subsidary motion used to 1) reduce the number or lengthe of speeches permitted 2) require that debate be closed at a certain hour or for a specified length of time 3)allow more and longer speeches. Requires recognition, a second, and a 2/3 vote. Not debateable. Ammendable.

Program for the meeting

A motion used to ask for a new vote on a motion. Can only be made by a member who voted on the prevailing side. (A member may vote on the prevailing side so that they may have the ability to do this.)

Questioning by a memeber of a vote count by requestiong that members stand and be counted.

An alteration to a main motion by inserting, changing, or striking out wirds and phrases, but not changing the meaning or intent of the main motion.

The recognition and privilege of addressin the chair or the assembly, yielding this means temporarily giving up the privilege of speaking; obtaining this means receiving recognition from the chair with the privilege of making a motion or nomination.

The last appeal a member who questions the validity of the chair's countiong of a vote has; those present are asked to stand and be counted in their vote.

The last appeal that a member has to seek support of a position, in that those present are asked to stand and be counted in support of the chair or member

A question asked by a member directed toward the chair in order to obtain direction in correct parliamentary procedure.

Term synonymous with "discussion". Most motions guard the right to do this on/about an issue.

The residing officer, whether temporary or permanent, of a meeting.

The permanent body of legislative rules by which an organization operates. (similar to - and often combined with- a constitution)

Agreement between members for the chair to act or rule; common ______ or general ______ means that the majority of the members present are in agreement with the actions.

Term synonymous with "discussion". Most motions guard the right to do this on/about an issue.

The residing officer, whether temporary or permanent, of a meeting.

The permanent body of legislative rules by which an organization operates. (similar to - and often combined with- a constitution)

Agreement between members for the chair to act or rule; common ______ or general ______ means that the majority of the members present are in agreement with the actions.

Term synonymous with "discussion". Most motions guard the right to do this on/about an issue.

The residing officer, whether temporary or permanent, of a meeting.

The permanent body of legislative rules by which an organization operates. (similar to - and often combined with- a constitution)

Agreement between members for the chair to act or rule; common ______ or general ______ means that the majority of the members present are in agreement with the actions.

The recognition and privilege of addressin the chair or the assembly, yielding this means temporarily giving up the privilege of speaking; obtaining this means receiving recognition from the chair with the privilege of making a motion or nomination.

The last appeal a member who questions the validity of the chair's countiong of a vote has; those present are asked to stand and be counted in their vote.

The last appeal that a member has to seek support of a position, in that those present are asked to stand and be counted in support of the chair or member

A question asked by a member directed toward the chair in order to obtain direction in correct parliamentary procedure.

The recognition and privilege of addressin the chair or the assembly, yielding this means temporarily giving up the privilege of speaking; obtaining this means receiving recognition from the chair with the privilege of making a motion or nomination.

The last appeal a member who questions the validity of the chair's countiong of a vote has; those present are asked to stand and be counted in their vote.

The last appeal that a member has to seek support of a position, in that those present are asked to stand and be counted in support of the chair or member

A question asked by a member directed toward the chair in order to obtain direction in correct parliamentary procedure.

Term synonymous with "discussion". Most motions guard the right to do this on/about an issue.

The residing officer, whether temporary or permanent, of a meeting.

The permanent body of legislative rules by which an organization operates. (similar to - and often combined with- a constitution)

Agreement between members for the chair to act or rule; common ______ or general ______ means that the majority of the members present are in agreement with the actions.

The ranking of motions; when motions are pending, those of the highest ranking should be considered first, those of least ranking should be considered last.

The minimum number of members who have to be present at a meeting in order for business to be conducted legally.

An unwritten law of democratic procedure originating from the rules of the early English Parliament.

Waiting to be decided or settled; a motion in this state is in some stage between proposal and final vote for approval or disapproval.

The ranking of motions; when motions are pending, those of the highest ranking should be considered first, those of least ranking should be considered last.

The minimum number of members who have to be present at a meeting in order for business to be conducted legally.

An unwritten law of democratic procedure originating from the rules of the early English Parliament.

Waiting to be decided or settled; a motion in this state is in some stage between proposal and final vote for approval or disapproval.

The ranking of motions; when motions are pending, those of the highest ranking should be considered first, those of least ranking should be considered last.

The minimum number of members who have to be present at a meeting in order for business to be conducted legally.

An unwritten law of democratic procedure originating from the rules of the early English Parliament.

Waiting to be decided or settled; a motion in this state is in some stage between proposal and final vote for approval or disapproval.

The recognition and privilege of addressin the chair or the assembly, yielding this means temporarily giving up the privilege of speaking; obtaining this means receiving recognition from the chair with the privilege of making a motion or nomination.

The last appeal a member who questions the validity of the chair's countiong of a vote has; those present are asked to stand and be counted in their vote.

The last appeal that a member has to seek support of a position, in that those present are asked to stand and be counted in support of the chair or member

A question asked by a member directed toward the chair in order to obtain direction in correct parliamentary procedure.

A term used to indicate the number of members who must vote favorably for an action or a motion before it becomes acceptable. The chair must inform members of this requirement prior to calling for the vote.

A term used to indicate a temporary disregard of the rules of the organization; an incidental motion designed to facilitate the action on a motion that is pending.

Any motion that can be made while a main motion is pending, such as a subsidary motion or a motion of privilege.

Term used to indicate that a previously accepted motion or action is to be made void, unless that action has already been taken.

A term used to indicate the number of members who must vote favorably for an action or a motion before it becomes acceptable. The chair must inform members of this requirement prior to calling for the vote.

A term used to indicate a temporary disregard of the rules of the organization; an incidental motion designed to facilitate the action on a motion that is pending.

Any motion that can be made while a main motion is pending, such as a subsidary motion or a motion of privilege.

Term used to indicate that a previously accepted motion or action is to be made void, unless that action has already been taken.

The ranking of motions; when motions are pending, those of the highest ranking should be considered first, those of least ranking should be considered last.

The minimum number of members who have to be present at a meeting in order for business to be conducted legally.

An unwritten law of democratic procedure originating from the rules of the early English Parliament.

Waiting to be decided or settled; a motion in this state is in some stage between proposal and final vote for approval or disapproval.

Remove a motion from being before the assembly.

Term used to indicate that a previously accepted motion or action is to be made void, unless that action has already been taken.

An item on the regular agenda of a business meeting whereby any table motion from the previous session or a motion that was postponed to this specific time must be taken up and resolved.

A term used to indicate the number of members who must vote favorably for an action or a motion before it becomes acceptable. The chair must inform members of this requirement prior to calling for the vote.

A term used to indicate the number of members who must vote favorably for an action or a motion before it becomes acceptable. The chair must inform members of this requirement prior to calling for the vote.

A term used to indicate a temporary disregard of the rules of the organization; an incidental motion designed to facilitate the action on a motion that is pending.

Any motion that can be made while a main motion is pending, such as a subsidary motion or a motion of privilege.

Term used to indicate that a previously accepted motion or action is to be made void, unless that action has already been taken.

Remove a motion from being before the assembly.

Term used to indicate that a previously accepted motion or action is to be made void, unless that action has already been taken.

An item on the regular agenda of a business meeting whereby any table motion from the previous session or a motion that was postponed to this specific time must be taken up and resolved.

A term used to indicate the number of members who must vote favorably for an action or a motion before it becomes acceptable. The chair must inform members of this requirement prior to calling for the vote.

A term used to indicate the number of members who must vote favorably for an action or a motion before it becomes acceptable. The chair must inform members of this requirement prior to calling for the vote.

A term used to indicate a temporary disregard of the rules of the organization; an incidental motion designed to facilitate the action on a motion that is pending.

Any motion that can be made while a main motion is pending, such as a subsidary motion or a motion of privilege.

Term used to indicate that a previously accepted motion or action is to be made void, unless that action has already been taken.