"for" or "yes" vote

To end the meeting

Order of business for the meeting

A change in or addition to the main motion

Person presiding at a meeting

Discussion for or against the motion

When a member disagrees with a voice vote and calls for a counted vote; does not require a second

A tool for calling a meeting to order

If there are no objections, passing a motion without debate or vote

Over half of the votes cast

Voice votes; aye and no, general consent; raising hand or standing; ballot: secret ballot, usually written or recorded by voting machine

The smaller number; less than 50 percent

Written record of a meeting

An idea brought before the group for consideration: should be stated "I move that . . ." or "I move to . . ."; must be acted on

One who has knowledge of parliamentary procedure and is skilled in its practice

Has not been voted on; is still "on the floor"

A larger vote than for any other candidate but not more than half the total votes cast; never elects unless a special rule has been made to that effect

To ask for clarification

To correct a breach of order or error in procedure

Puts off a motion until some future time

A call to end discussion and vote on the motion; a second is required

When chair takes vote for and against a motion and announces the results

Minimum number of members that must be present to conduct the business of the meeting: usually a simple majority unless specified in the bylaws

Means another member supports the motion

Chair restates the exact motion after the second and indicates it is open for debate