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Parliamentary Procedure

Parliamentary Procedure. “Parlipro”. What is Parlipro?. It is a set of parliamentary laws used for conducting business at meetings and public gatherings. History of Parlipro. Started in the early English Parliaments. European settlers brought it to America.

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Parliamentary Procedure

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  1. Parliamentary Procedure “Parlipro” Content by Jennifer Gray

  2. What is Parlipro? It is a set of parliamentary laws used for conducting business at meetings and public gatherings. Content by Jennifer Gray

  3. History of Parlipro • Started in the early English Parliaments. • European settlers brought it to America. • In 1876 Henry Robert published a manual on Parliamentary Law. • Book Roberts Rules of Order • This book is still used by clubs, organizations, other groups of today as standard meeting order. Content by Jennifer Gray

  4. Why is Parliamentary Procedure Important? • It can be adapted to fit any organization. • Allows everyone to be heard and have their say without confusion. • Democratic rule • Flexibility (compromise & change) • Protection of rights • A fair hearing for everyone Content by Jennifer Gray

  5. Order of Business (Agenda) Opening Ceremony and/or Call to Order Minutes from the previous meeting are read. Officer Reports are given. Special Committees (temporary)/ Special Orders Unfinished Business Committee Reports New Business Announcements/Closing Ceremony Adjournment Entertainment/Recreation/Refreshments Content by Jennifer Gray

  6. Complete Order of Business Flow Chart Hand in when complete. Content by Jennifer Gray

  7. How do members have their say? Make Motions Vote on Motions • Types of Motions • Present Motions (“I motion we sell Brownies”) • Second Motion (“I second that”) agree • Debate Motion (you give your opinions) Content by Jennifer Gray

  8. 5 General Types of Motions Main Motion – introduces subjects to be considered (I move that we purchase a camera.) Subsidiary Motions – these change or affect how the main motion is handled (voted on before the main motion) Privileged Motions – these concern important matters not related to pending business (I move we adjourn.) Content by Jennifer Gray

  9. 5 General Types of Motions Incidental Motions – questions that arise from other motions (I move to suspend the rules for the purpose of…) Motions that Bring a Question Again Before the Assembly – asking for people to reconsider decision before it’s made final. (I move to reconsider.) Content by Jennifer Gray

  10. Complete 5 Types of Motions Worksheet Hand it to teacher when complete. Content by Jennifer Gray

  11. A Few Questions Is it in order? (Does it relate to the part of the agenda we are on at that time?) May I interrupt the speaker? There are times when it is ok because the motion is so important to the matter. Do I need a second? Usually YES Is it debatable? You have the right to debate most motions. Content by Jennifer Gray

  12. A Few More Questions! Can it be Amended? Some motions can be changed by striking out or inserting words. What vote is needed? Majority most times. (2/3 vote when it concerns your rights) Can it be reconsidered? Some motions can be debated again to give members a chance to change their minds. The motion to reconsider has to come from the winning side. Content by Jennifer Gray

  13. How do I present My Motion? Obtain the floor. Wait your turn, rise, say “Mr. (or Madam) President, then you give your name. Then the president recognizes you by repeating it. Make your Motion stay on subject, avoid personal attacks, keep it positive – I motion we DO this (rather than using DO NOT) Wait for your second (Another member says “I second that motion.”) Content by Jennifer Gray

  14. How Do I Present My Motion The chair (president) states your motion and says (“It is moved and seconded that we…..) If there is no second your motion will not be voted on or considered. You can expand your motion. The Chair Poses the question. Content by Jennifer Gray

  15. Methods of Voting Voice Roll Call General Consent (if there is no objection) Show of Hands Ballot Content by Jennifer Gray

  16. Methods of Voting continued • A motion to Lay it On the Table • Postpone temporary • A motion to postpone indefinitely • Postpone forever Content by Jennifer Gray

  17. Parlipro Pyramid Adjourn Recess Q of Privilege PostponeTemporarily Close Debate Limit Debate Postpone to a Certain Time Refer Amend Main Motion Order of Proposal Order of Disposal No Debate 2/3 Vote Content by Jennifer Gray

  18. Complete “Parlipro” Pyramid Worksheet Hand in before you leave. Content by Jennifer Gray

  19. Taps of a Gavel Single Tap – members are to be seated, after adjournment, after you have voted on a business item Two Taps – call meeting to order Three Taps – members stand during ceremonies Series of sharp taps – restore order (get attention) Content by Jennifer Gray

  20. Main Motion Ladder Content by Jennifer Gray

  21. Minutes of a Meeting See the Secretary Record Handout Content by Jennifer Gray

  22. Parliamentary ProcedureMeeting Day! Today you will be running a business meeting with opening and closing ceremonies. Content by Jennifer Gray

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