SkillsUSA Meeting Procedures

Agenda

The written list of the business that will take place during a meeting and should always be prepared and provided to participants.

Main Motion

The process used in a formal business meeting when an idea is presented for the group to consider.

The maker of the motion

The person allowed to speak first when debating a motion in a formal business meeting.

Keeping an open mind

People who become members of a committee are responsible for treating others with respect, expressing ideas, and keeping an open mind.

The decision of the minority of members must be followed

NOT a parliamentary procedure rule.

"I move that..."

The way to make a motion at a meeting, by stating your motion.

Express their ideas or opinions

According to basic parliamentary procedure, every member has the right to express their ideas or opinions.

One

In a business meeting, only one person can be considered the presiding officer at one time.

Business transacted

Minutes of a meeting are a record of the business transacted during the meeting.