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