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Parliamentary Procedure Resources: Glossary of Parliamentarian Terms |
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There are many, many terms and definitions associated with Parmliamentary Procedure. Hopefully this glossary of terms will help you better understand Robert's Rules of Order, agendas, meeting minutes, motions, meeting rules and formats, and the parliamentary process.
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Not a rule book but a book to help you understand and apply parliamentary procedure. Perfect for the new president of a small group or the chairman of a large formal meeting, this guide explains everything from the ladder of motions to how to use Robert's Rules for any size or type of meeting. More info .....
Got Questions?Contact Me!I'd love to hear from you. A vote that is not credited to any candidate or choice, but is counted as a vote cast. An example is a ballot cast for a fictional character, such as Sylvester the Cat or Tweety. A motion is considered immediately pending when several motions are pending and it is the motion that was most recently stated by the chair and is the one that will be first disposed of. An action following correct parliamentary procedures. A Main Motion that is incidental to, or related to, the business of the assembly, or its past or future action. An example is a motion to fix the method of making nominations if made before the election is pending. Motions that relate to matters that are supplementary to the conduct of the meeting rather than directly to the Main Motion. They may be offered at any time when they are needed. Motions in this classification include: Point of Order, Appeal from the Decision of the Chair, Objection to Consideration of a Question, Suspend the Rules, Division Of The Assembly, Division Of The Question, Consideration By Paragraph Or Seriatim, Parliamentary Inquiry, Point of Information, Motions Relating To Methods Of Voting And The Polls, Motions Relating To Nominations, Request To Be Excused From A Duty, Request For Permission To Withdraw A Motion, Request To Read Papers, and Request For Any Other Privilege. A person who has been elected president but has not yet taken the office of president. This is different than president-elect, because president-elect is an official title for a particular office. Improper or disorderly behavior. A form of Committee of the Whole. This motion allows the assembly to exchange ideas on an informal basis with more freedom of debate than in a formal assembly. An agenda item, including a report or a motion. The chair usually announces it by stating “the next item of business . . .”.
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