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Practical Parliamentary Procedure

Practical Parliamentary Procedure. Parliamentary Terms and Definitions. All members must be familiar with parliamentary procedure and terminology to participate in meetings Students will understand their rights as members and their responsibilities during meetings.

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Practical Parliamentary Procedure

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  1. Practical Parliamentary Procedure

  2. Parliamentary Terms and Definitions • All members must be familiar with parliamentary procedure and terminology to participate in meetings • Students will understand their rights as members and their responsibilities during meetings

  3. History of Parliamentary Procedure • Originated in English Parliament • Early settlers brought a set of guidelines to America to conduct meetings

  4. History of Parliamentary Procedure • In 1876, Henry R. Robert published a standardized code of conduct known as Robert’s Rules of Order • Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised serves as a guide for conduct of business meetings

  5. Agenda • An agenda lists the activities of the meeting in a predetermined order • Call to order • Reciting of SkillsUSA-VICA Creed • Opening ceremony • Roll call to establish a quorum • Minutes of the previous meeting • Officer report

  6. Agenda • Committee Reports • Standing • Special/Ad Hoc • Unfinished business • New business • Announcements • Treasurer's report • Adjournment

  7. Four types of motions • Main • Introduce a business • Establish a committee • Approve minutes

  8. Types of Motion • Subsidiary • Amend a main motion • Amend an amendment • Refer actions to a committee • Table a motion

  9. Types of Motions • Privileged • Adjourn • Questions of privilege • Previous questions

  10. Types of Motions • Incidental • Division • Point of information • Point of order

  11. Steps for presenting a motion • Gain recognition from the presiding officer • Stand and address the chairperson • State the motion, beginning with the words, “I move that. . .”

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