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Motion

A proposal made by a member during a meeting that requires a second and is subject to a vote.

Communication to the Assembly

Presenting information or a suggestion that implies a motion without formally making one.

Obtaining the Floor

The process of a member gaining the right to speak by addressing the chair and being recognized.

Appeal

A challenge to the chair's decision, allowing the assembly to vote on whether to uphold or overturn it.

Assigned Floor

Once a member is given the right to speak, they cannot be interrupted except for specific reasons like a point of order.

Motions

Formal proposals made by members that need to be seconded before being considered by the assembly.

Writing a Motion

Providing a motion in writing to ensure accuracy and clarity before it can be stated by the chair.

Altering a Motion

Making brief suggestions to modify a motion before it is formally stated by the chair.

Opening Debate

The chair's invitation to begin discussing a debatable motion before proceeding to a vote.

Motion

A proposal brought before the assembly for consideration, such as allocating funds for a project or approving a decision.

Withdrawal or Modification

The process where the member who made the motion seeks permission to retract or alter the motion.

Division of a Motion

The act of splitting a complex motion into separate parts for individual consideration and voting.

Main (or Principal) Motions

Proposals that initiate parliamentary activities, stand independently, and require a second, are debatable, and amendable.

Subsidiary Motions

Motions used to modify, delay, or dispose of the main motion, taking precedence over it and including actions like laying on the table or amending.

Incidental Motions

Procedural motions that arise during consideration of other motions, such as Point of Order or Appeal, and must be resolved before the main motion proceeds.

Privileged Motions

High-ranking motions of significant importance that take precedence over most other motions, including actions like Adjourn or Recess.