Know the order of the agenda. Keep the meeting moving in the desired direction. Be firm but tactful when members deviate from the issue under discussion. Try to be impartial be there for the benefit of the meeting. – Listen attentively and keep a concise summary of proceedings. Attempt to get all members to contribute to the meeting. Ensure that there is fair discussion on each issue and that all points are expressed before the meeting is called upon to vote. Direct the order of speaking mover first, then others, alternating between speakers – for and against a motion. Rule on points of order. Be enthusiastic. Zest instils enthusiasm into the members. Attempt to keep the meeting have any awkward breaks. moving, don’t Arise and leave the chair at the end of the meeting or the beginning of any recess. A chairperson should have the following phrases on the tip of his or her tongue: someone please move a “Will motion?” seconder for the motion, “A please?” members please “Will vote?” in favour please say “All ‘aye’.” against please say “All ‘no’.” think the have “I ‘ayes’ it.” think the have “I ‘nos’ it.” what is your “Members, wish?” suggest a motion, amendment or course of action). “I suggest ...” (here rule the amendment out of such other ruling as is necessary). “I order” (or “Thank you, members.”
Know the order of the agenda. Keep the meeting moving in the desired direction. Be firm but tactful when members deviate from the issue under discussion. Try to be impartial – be there for the benefit of the meeting. Listen attentively and keep a concise summary of proceedings. Attempt to get all members to contribute to the meeting. Ensure that there is fair discussion on each issue and that all points are expressed before the meeting is called upon to vote. Direct the order of speaking – mover first, then others, alternating between speakers for and against a motion. Rule on points of order. Be enthusiastic. Zest instils enthusiasm into the members. Attempt to keep the meeting moving, don’t have any awkward breaks. Arise and leave the chair at the end of the meeting or the beginning of any recess. A chairperson should have the following phrases on the tip of his or her tongue: “Will someone please move a motion?” “A seconder for the motion, please?” “Will members please vote?” “All in favour please say ‘aye’.” “All against please say ‘no’.” “I think the ‘ayes’ have it.” “I think the ‘nos’ have it.” “Members, what is your wish?” “I suggest ...” (here suggest a motion, amendment or course of action). “I rule the amendment out of order” (or such other ruling as is necessary). “Thank you, members.”
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