Administration


 * The Procedures for Handling a Main Motion are: **

** Obtaining and Assigning the Floor ** 1. A member rises when no one else has the floor and addresses the chair: by saying “Mr. /Madam President, Mr. /Madam Chairman” or by other proper title. 2. The chair recognizes the member by announcing his name or title.

** How the Motion is Brought before the Assembly ** 1. The member makes the motion: “I have moved that (or to)” and resumes his seat. 2. Another member, without rising, seconds the motion: “I second the motion”. 3. The chair states the motion: It is mobbed and seconded that…”

** Consideration of the Motion ** 1. Members can debate the motion. 2. The chair puts the motion to a vote. 3. The chair announces the result of the vote. A. “The ayes have it, the motion is adopted or B. “The no’s have it, and the motion is lost.” **December 8 Meeting Presentation**