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| ====== Simplified Robert’s Rules of Order ====== | ====== Simplified Robert’s Rules of Order ====== | ||
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| A **motion** is the topic under discussion (e.g., “I move that we add a coffee break to this meeting”). After being recognized by the president of the board (or an officer elected to act as chair), any member can introduce a motion when no other motion is on the table. A motion requires a second to be considered. Each motion must be disposed of (passed, defeated, tabled, referred to committee, or postponed indefinitely). | A **motion** is the topic under discussion (e.g., “I move that we add a coffee break to this meeting”). After being recognized by the president of the board (or an officer elected to act as chair), any member can introduce a motion when no other motion is on the table. A motion requires a second to be considered. Each motion must be disposed of (passed, defeated, tabled, referred to committee, or postponed indefinitely). | ||
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| ===== How to do things: ===== | ===== How to do things: ===== | ||
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| ==== You want to bring up a new idea before the group. ==== | ==== You want to bring up a new idea before the group. ==== | ||
| After recognition by the president/ | After recognition by the president/ | ||
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| ==== You want to change some of the wording in a motion under discussion. ==== | ==== You want to change some of the wording in a motion under discussion. ==== | ||
| After recognition by the president/ | After recognition by the president/ | ||
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| ==== You want to take a short break. ==== | ==== You want to take a short break. ==== | ||
| Move to recess for a set period of time. | Move to recess for a set period of time. | ||
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| ==== You want to end the meeting. ==== | ==== You want to end the meeting. ==== | ||
| Move to adjourn. | Move to adjourn. | ||
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| ==== You are unsure that the president of the board has announced the results of a vote correctly. ==== | ==== You are unsure that the president of the board has announced the results of a vote correctly. ==== | ||
| Without being recognized, call for a recount. At this point a roll call vote will be taken. | Without being recognized, call for a recount. At this point a roll call vote will be taken. | ||
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| ==== You are confused about a procedure being used and want clarification. ==== | ==== You are confused about a procedure being used and want clarification. ==== | ||
| Without recognition, | Without recognition, | ||
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| ==== You have changed your mind about something that was voted on earlier in the meeting for which you were on the winning side. ==== | ==== You have changed your mind about something that was voted on earlier in the meeting for which you were on the winning side. ==== | ||
| Move to reconsider. If the majority agrees, the motion comes back on the floor as though the vote had not occurred. | Move to reconsider. If the majority agrees, the motion comes back on the floor as though the vote had not occurred. | ||
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| ==== You want to change an action voted on at an earlier meeting. ==== | ==== You want to change an action voted on at an earlier meeting. ==== | ||
| Move to rescind. If previous written notice is given, a simple majority is required. If no notice is given, a ⅔ vote is required. | Move to rescind. If previous written notice is given, a simple majority is required. If no notice is given, a ⅔ vote is required. | ||
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| ==== You may INTERRUPT a speaker for these reasons only: ==== | ==== You may INTERRUPT a speaker for these reasons only: ==== | ||
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| * to get information about business – point of information | * to get information about business – point of information | ||
| * to get information about rules – parliamentary inquiry | * to get information about rules – parliamentary inquiry | ||
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| * if you disagree with the president of the board’s ruling – appeal | * if you disagree with the president of the board’s ruling – appeal | ||
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| ==== Other Discussion Etiquette ==== | ==== Other Discussion Etiquette ==== | ||
| All discussion should be constructive - statements attempting to build agreement and find solutions. Non-constructive statements should be identified by the chair or other board members, and the discussion returned to a constructive mode. | All discussion should be constructive - statements attempting to build agreement and find solutions. Non-constructive statements should be identified by the chair or other board members, and the discussion returned to a constructive mode. | ||
| - | If the discussion becomes too heated, the motion should be postponed to later in the meeting, or the discussion closed and a vote called. | ||
| + | If the discussion becomes too heated, the motion should be postponed to later in the meeting, or the discussion closed and a vote called. | ||
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| ==== Quick Reference ==== | ==== Quick Reference ==== | ||
| + | ^ Action | ||
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| + | | Main Motion | ||
| + | | Amend Motion | ||
| + | | Kill a Motion | ||
| + | | Limit Debate | ||
| + | | Close Discussion | ||
| + | | Recess | ||
| + | | Adjourn | ||
| + | | Refer to Committee | ||
| + | | Postpone to Later Time | | ||
| + | | Table | ||
| + | | Postpone Indefinitely | ||
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