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Page 1: Parliamentary Procedure. Let’s look at how we can make sense of this game called “Parliamentary Procedure”

Parliamentary Procedure

Page 2: Parliamentary Procedure. Let’s look at how we can make sense of this game called “Parliamentary Procedure”

Let’s look at how we can make sense of this game called

“Parliamentary Procedure”.

Page 3: Parliamentary Procedure. Let’s look at how we can make sense of this game called “Parliamentary Procedure”

Making Parliamentary Procedure Practical

Keep it simple Have an agenda Delegate roles Use time efficiently

Page 4: Parliamentary Procedure. Let’s look at how we can make sense of this game called “Parliamentary Procedure”

Define Purpose

Establish Agenda

Determine Roles

Discuss MakeDecision

Page 5: Parliamentary Procedure. Let’s look at how we can make sense of this game called “Parliamentary Procedure”

Steps in Making a Decision . . .

Group clarifies purpose Agree on the agenda Determine Roles

– Moderator, recorder, time keeper, parliamentarian, reporter

Moderator opens floor for brainstorming

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Steps in Making a Decision . . .

Member presents one idea as a motion Another member seconds it Chair restates it for the group Group discusses merit of that one idea Chair calls for a vote Chair announces results

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Steps in Making a Motion

Member: Mr. Chairman

Chair: (Recognizes Member)

Member: I move that we . . .

Another member: I second it.

Chair: It has been moved and seconded to . . .Is there any discussion?

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Steps in Making a MotionMember 1: I think we should do this because.

. .Member 2: I don’t think we should becauseetc.Chair: Is there any further discussion. If not,

all those in favor say aye. . Oppose no. Chair: The motion is (adopted or defeated).

We (will or will not) . . .

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What if . .

We want to change the motion?

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Steps in Making a MotionMember: Mr. Chairman

Chair: (Recognizes Member)

Member: I move that we AMEND the motion

by (inserting a word, striking a word, or adding a word)

Another member: I second it.

Chair: It has been moved and seconded to amend the motion by. . . Is there any discussion?

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Steps in Making a MotionMember 1: I think we should do this because.

. .Member 2: I don’t think we should becauseetc.Chair: Is there any further discussion. If not,

all those in favor say aye. . Oppose no. Chair: The motion is (adopted or defeated).

We (will or will not) . . .

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What if . .

What if we want more information?

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Steps in Making a MotionMember: Mr. ChairmanChair: (Recognizes Member)Member: I move that we REFER the motion

to a committee.Another member: I second it.Chair: It has been moved and seconded to

refer the motion to a committee. . .Is there any discussion?

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Steps in Making a MotionMember 1: I think we should do this because.

. .Member 2: I don’t think we should becauseetc.Chair: Is there any further discussion. If not,

all those in favor say aye. . Oppose no. Chair: The motion is (adopted or defeated).

We (will or will not) . . .

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What if . .

What if you are bored with the discussion?

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Steps in Making a Motion

Member: Mr. Chairman

Chair: (Recognizes Member)

Member: I move the PREVIOUS QUESTION.

Another member: I second it.

Chair: The previous question has been moved and seconded. We will now vote to end debate.

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Steps in Making a MotionChair: All those in favor stand. Oppose stand. Chair: Previous Question (adopted or

defeated). If it fails, continue with discussion of the motion, if it passes, then vote directly on the motion.

Chair: All those in favor say aye. Oppose say no.

Chair: Motion (adopted or defeated).

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What if . .

What if we want to put off our decision?

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Steps in Making a Motion

Member: Mr. Chairman

Chair: (Recognizes Member)

Member: I move that we POSTPONE the motion until . . .

Another member: I second it.

Chair: It has been moved and seconded to . . .Is there any discussion?

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Steps in Making a MotionMember 1: I think we should do this because.

. .Member 2: I don’t think we should becauseetc.Chair: Is there any further discussion. If not,

all those in favor say aye. . Oppose no. Chair: The motion is (adopted or defeated).

We (will or will not) . . .

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What if . .

What if someone is breaking the rules?

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Steps in Making a Motion

Member: (without waiting to be recognized by the chair) Mr. Chairman, I RISE TO A POINT OF ORDER.

Chair: State your point

Member: (Tell who did what wrong)

Chair: Point (well or not well) taken. Make correction or proceed.

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What if . .

What if the vote is too close to tell?

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Steps in Making a Motion

Member: (Without waiting to be recognized)

DIVISION!

Chair: A division has been called for. We will take a revote. All those in favor stand. Oppose stand.

Chair: Motion (adopted or defeated) __ to __.