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Main Motions

Main Motions. Motions which introduce a subject before the assembly for its consideration. Procedure for handling a Main Motion. A member rises and addresses the chair Mr./Madam President remain standing. The member is recognized by the chair The chair calls the person by name.

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Main Motions

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  1. Main Motions Motions which introduce a subject before the assembly for its consideration.

  2. Procedure for handling a Main Motion • A member rises and addresses the chair • Mr./Madam President • remain standing

  3. The member is recognized by the chair • The chair calls the person by name

  4. The member proposes a main motion • “ I move that this group meet and have dinner at the Pizza Hut at 5pm today.” • after motion is stated sit down

  5. Another member seconds the main motion • “I second that motion” • seated and without recognition

  6. The chair states the main motion to the assembly • “It is moved and seconded that this group meet and have dinner at Pizza Hut at 5pm today. Is there any debate?” • The chair remains standing

  7. The assembly debates the main motion. • Members obtain and yield thew floor the same way as presenting a main motion. • They stand and call the chair and wait to be recognized.

  8. The chair takes a voice vote on the main motion. • Those in favor say “Aye • ” (pause for response) • Those opposed say “no” • This step is also called “putting the question”

  9. The chair announces the result of the vote and the effect of the action. • The Ayes have it and the motion is adopted. This group will meet and have dinner at Pizza Hut at 5pm today. Is there further new business.

  10. Adjourn

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