To Starts with an A Movement Odds and Ends
100
To adjourn
To end the meeting
100
Agenda
The sequence of items for a meeting based on the organization's Order of Business.
100
Withdraw a motion
A member who proposes a motion can withdraw it only before the motion
has been stated by the chair.
100
Parliamentary Procedure
A system of rules used to conduct business in an orderly fashion
200
To table
To put aside a motion for discussion at another meeting
200
Adjourn
A privileged motion to officially close a meeting.
200
Seconding a motion
A "second" indicates that a member, in addition to the one proposing a
motion, is interested in having the motion considered.
200
Out of order
A motion or procedure that violates the rules of an organization
300
To make a motion
A proposal of action from the group
300
Approval of the minutes
Acceptance of the secretary's record of a meeting either by unanimous
(general) consent or a vote of the members
300
Motion
A proposal at a meeting that certain action be taken or certain views about a subject be
expressed by the assembly.
300
Minutes
The official record of what is done at a meeting
400
To amend
To change or modify
400
A quorum
The number of members needed to carry on business
400
Making a motion
The formal act of proposing a motion for the consideration of the group.
400
Committee
One or more members appointed or elected to complete a specific task.
500
To obtain the floor
To receive permission to speak from the president
500
Aye
An affirmative vote
500
Main motion
A statement of proposed action or desired opinion presented for consideration and
decision
500
By-laws
Specific rules related to structure and administration that an organization makes for
itself.






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