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The Ranked Motions

The Ranked Motions. Parliamentary Procedure Knowbook Notes. The Rules of Precedence. The classification of motions Main Secondary Subsidiary Incidental Privileged. The Ranked Motions. Motions that bring a question again before the assembly (Restorative). Rules of Precedence.

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The Ranked Motions

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  1. The Ranked Motions Parliamentary Procedure Knowbook Notes

  2. The Rules of Precedence • The classification of motions • Main • Secondary • Subsidiary • Incidental • Privileged The Ranked Motions • Motions that bring a question again before the assembly (Restorative)

  3. Rules of Precedence • If a motion is pending, one may propose only a motion of higher precedence – never lower or equal • Only one main motion at a time – • Secondary motions – all take precedence over mains; and are related to each other by the rules of precedence • If a motion “a” is pending it yields to a motion of higher rank “b” – “b” takes precedence over “a” • Immediately pending question – the last one stated. • Motions are proposed in order of precedence, but voted on in reverse order.

  4. Classification of motions – and the rules of precedence • Main motions – a proposal for consideration and action – the lowest • Subsidiary – help the assembly “treat or dispose” of another pending motion without a direct vote on it • “Applied” to other motions – they can kill it, alter it, refer it, suspend it, limit debate on it. • A Definite Order of precedence – P# (ranked motions)

  5. Classification of motions • Privileged motions – do not apply to any motion, but deal with procedures that are so important that members are allowed to interrupt the meeting to propose them • Higher precedence than all subsidiary motions and most incidentals • Have a definite rank among themselves – P#

  6. Classification of motions • Incidental – motions that are “incidental to the parliamentary situations” • Certain situations that require special actions – an objectionable or divisible motion, a questionable decision, a rule interferes… • No rank – when these motions are in order or “incidental” – they take precedence and must be disposed of immediately before business can proceed (but they yield to most privileged motions.

  7. Classification of motions • Motions that bring a question again before the assembly (Restorative). • Motions that allow the assembly to consider again a motion that was “finally or temporarily disposed of” earlier in the meeting. • Usually take the rank of the motion that is being restored. • An exception to the rules that a motion disposed of can not be brought again, so there are restrictions….

  8. Eight Standard Descriptive Characteristics (SDC) • 1. Precedence – to which motions does this motion take precedence over, and to which will it yield? • 2. Applied – to which other motions can this motion be applied? What other motions can be applied to this motion? • 3. Interrupt – can this motion be proposed when another member has the floor or is speaking? Does one need recognition to make this motion?

  9. Eight Standard Descriptive Characteristics (SDC) • 4. Second – does this motion require a second? • 5. Debate – is this motion debatable? Is debate limited to this motion or can it extend to the merits of the motion to which it is applied? • 6. Amendable – is this motion amendable; and are there any limits on the ways that it can be amended.

  10. Eight Standard Descriptive Characteristics (SDC) • 7. Vote required? Majority? 2/3? Is notice required for this motion? • 8. Reconsidered? Can this motion be reconsidered? May it be renewed – and if so, when? • MAKE AN ICON OR SHORTHAND SYMBOL FOR EACH OF THESE SDC!

  11. P# & Name of Motion Purpose/description SDC Precedence/yields Applies to/applied to it Interrupt Debatable Second Amendable Vote Reconsider Blank Effect of adoption Special rules or explanations Form/response Organizing the left side of your Knowbook – the subsidiary motions

  12. #1 Main Motion – introduce business Two types Original – substantive question as a new subject Incidental – a procedure or past or future actions proposed when no business is pending SDC P A I ˂ 2 Amend V ? Effect – chapter is obligated Special rules Motions never in order Conflict with law/by-law Same question Outside scope Propose a negative Dilatory Making changes to main motions - depends upon who owns them Form/response – “I MOVE THAT… Clear, concise, complete Response – It has been…

  13. #2 Postpone Indefinitely Used to kill a main motion without a direct vote on MM SDC P A I ˂ 2 Amend V ? Effect – kills a motion for the duration of the meeting Relationship to other motion, if PI is pending and MM is committed – PI is lost MM is postponed or tabled – PI goes with the main Form/response…

  14. #3 Amend Modifies the pending motion before the PM itself is acted upon Two Degrees – primary and secondary SDC P A I ˂ 2 Amend V ? Effect – modifies the pending motion, but does not adopt it. Rules Germane Some amendments always out of order Adoption of amendment = rejection of amended mtn Makes the amended mtn contrary/identical to one already disposed of Frivolous, absurd Change amended 2nd motion to another 2nd motion “friendly” amendment Form/response Five ways to amend Response -

  15. #4 Commit or refer To place the main motion in a committee for investigation or action Variations Small committees – Entire assembly with unlimited debate Recommit SDC P A I ˂ 2 Amend V ? Effect – Small – places the question in a committee as specified by the motion Entire – allows unlimited debate Complete motions to commit - Incomplete motions to commit – Powers of committees – Vacancies on committees Dilatory motions Form/response Small committee Entire assembly

  16. #5 Postpone Definitely (certain time) To defer action on a pending main motion until a specified day, meeting, time or event. SDC Effect – the pending main motion (and any adhering subsidiary motions) are postponed and made a general or special order. Rules How Long postponed? Can’t be used like PI or Table. Debate on postponed motions Used to prevent discussion before a specific time Form/Response – general or special orders

  17. #6 Limit or Extend Limits of Debate and #7 Previous question– two motions which control debate on one or a series of related motions Limit or extend Limit # or duration Increase # or duration Set time limit on all Previous question – Close debate now Prevents all lower subs SDC Effect – creates “order” re debate which must be “exhausted” by disposing of the affected motions Rules Apply to one or a series of motions Limit lower subs when pending and after adoption Order is exhausted when.. Not allowed in committees Form/response

  18. #8 Lay on the Table To set aside a motion for more urgent business Can’t be qualified Can be taken off the table at any time by majority so long as some intervening business has occurred Only for urgent business SDC Effect – places the pending main motion, and all adhering secondary motions “on the table” Rules Not PI or PD Can be used even if PQ is called Tabled motion can’t be taken off until intervening business Tabled motions taken off in same form as tabled Tabled motions must be taken off within specific time limits Out of Order – No urgency Absurd or PI or PD Form/response

  19. Blank Purpose/description SDC Precedence/yields Applies to/applied to it Interrupt Debatable Second Amendable Vote Reconsider P# & Name of Motion Effect of adoption Special rules/explanations Form/response Organizing Side two of your Knowbook – the privileged motions

  20. Allows one member to demand adherence to agenda, unless 2/3 vote otherwise SDC #9 Orders of the Day Effect – once called, president must return to the orders to the orders unless 2/3 vote to deviate Special rules – When in order How to set aside an established order When renewed Form/response

  21. Permits urgent requests or motions related to the rights and privileges of members – two steps Rising – The question- SDC #10 Question of Privilege Rules – Two types What happens to interrupted business Form/response – steps in rising to a question of privilege

  22. To provide a short recess while business is pending – Two types Privileged Incidental main SDC – for privileged #11 Recess Effect – interrupts the proceedings for the duration of the recess without closing the meeting - business is resumed exactly where it left off Rules – Recesses schedule in the agenda Reasons for recess Form/response

  23. To end the meeting Two types Privileged - unqualifed Incidental main SDC - privileged #12 Adjourn Effect – closes the meeting Rules What happens to pending business Parliamentary steps in order even when adjourn is pending or adopted Dilatory motions Adjournment without a motion Form/response

  24. Sets a time for a continuation of the present meeting (adjourned meeting). Two types – Privileged Incidental main SDC #13 Fix the time to which to adjourn Effect – creates an adjourned meeting with no effect on when the current meeting will adjourn Special rules Not fix time AT which to adjourn Goes with other motions Business at an adjourned meeting Form/response

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