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A MAIN MOTION is a proposition that something be done, or
that something is the opinion, or wish of the group for its
consideration and action.
A. "I move that we ........"
B. "I move to adopt the following resolutions. Resolve that ........"
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| II. |
RECOGNITION must be gained before a motion can be made.
Raise your hand and wait until recognized by the Chair before
speaking, then give:
A. Your name and local association
B. Your purpose for speaking
1. proposing a motion
2. speaking for the motion
3. speaking against the motion, etc.
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PRESENTING A MOTION requires that one copy be given to
the secretary. When a delegate is recognized, the motion should
be in its proper form. The representative should have another
delegate ready to be recognized to second the motion.
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DISCUSSION OF THE MOTION can now begin at the
direction of the Chair. The mover is entitled to the floor first to
discuss the motion. Be brief and speak to the point.
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THE QUESTION is put to a vote when the discussion is
concluded or shut off by delegate action.
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Should a member CALL THE QUESTION, discussion is
concluded and a VOTE is taken on the motion being
considered. Should a member MOVE THE PREVIOUS
QUESTION, a vote is taken on whether or not to close debate.
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MOTIONS MAY BE AMENDED. A primary amendment
must be related (be germane) to the main motion. Any number of
primary amendments may be made, but only one at a time. Each
must be seconded and voted upon before another is offered.
The purpose of a primary amendment is to modify or perfect the
Main Motion.
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1. "Adding" a word, phrase, sentence, etc., to the end of a
sentence, paragraph, or resolution.
2. "Inserting" between words, sentences, or paragraphs.
3. "Striking out" words, sentences, or paragraphs, etc.,
which are consecutive.
4. "Striking out and inserting" words and sentences.
5. "Substituting" an entirely new motion or resolution for
the original.
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On examples 1-4, discussion is on the amendment only. Remarks should be confined to the merits of the amendment under consideration.
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The procedure for disposing of a substitute motion (example) is:
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When a substitute motion has been made and accepted as in order by the Chair, it shall take precedence over the pending main motion and shall be refined or amended first. When a substitute motion has been disposed of, the Chair will return to the original motion only when the substitute motion has not been enacted. If the substitute motion is not acted upon favorable, further amendments can be offered to perfect the original main motion.
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