Parliamentary Procedures

Agenda

A framework for discussion.

Rescind

To cancel a previous action

Adjourn

To close the meeting

Chair

The person presiding over a meeting.

Privileged

Motions that concern matters of immediate importance.

Commit

To send a pending question to a small group.

Main

Motions whose introductions bring business before the assembly.

Recess

A short intermission that does not close the meeting.

Secretary

Prepares and reads the minutes of the meeting.

Debate

Discussion of the merits of a motion.

Treasurer

Receives and acts as custodian of chapter funds.

Reconsider

To bring back a motion that has already been voted on.

Amend

A motion to modify the wording of a motion.

Majority

Over half the members present and voting.

Minutes

Record of the proceedings of the meeting.