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If You Want to Do This…
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Say This…
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Must You Wait for the Chairperson
to Call on You?
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Must it be "seconded?"
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Majority Needed to Approve
|
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Debate a particular resolution.
|
"Motion to discuss resolution # ___."
|
Yes
|
Yes
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Simple
(half plus 1)
|
|
End debate on a resolution and vote.
|
"Motion to end debate."
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Simple
(half plus 1)
|
|
Put a resolution aside for while to discuss another resolution.
|
"Motion to table resolution # ___."
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Simple
(half plus 1)
|
|
Hold a short meeting to plan a strategy or to discuss an
idea with your supporters.
|
"Motion for a ___-minute caucus."
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Simple
(half plus 1)
|
|
Ask for the group to be quiet so you can hear the speaker
or ask the chairperson a question.
|
"Point of personal privilege."
|
No
|
No
|
None
|
|
Ask the chair to enforce the rules.
|
"Point of order."
|
No
|
No
|
None
|
|
Bring the meeting to an end.
|
"Motion to adjourn the meeting."
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Simple
(half plus 1)
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