One tap means to sit down, announce the completion of a vote; or signal adjournment. Two taps means to call the meeting to order. Three taps means for all members to stand in unison. A series of taps may be used on occasion to help restore order. F. Discussion allows members to discuss pros and cons of a debatable motion. 1. Discussion is not just with the motion” or disagree with the motion,” but “I “I why does one agree or disagree with the motion. 2. Discussion should be directed by Chair” so that: “the The member who made the motion has first opportunity to discuss. Members who have not spoken yet are priority to discuss so no person should discuss a motion twice as long as others who have not spoken are seeking recognition to discuss the motion. If possible, should alternate discussion between those and “The “for” those the motion. “against” G. Four Methods of Voting 1. vote those in favor say all those opposed say – “All ‘aye’, ‘no’”. 2. Visual vote taken by either having members stand or raise their hands; each – vote may or may not counted. 3. Roll call each member’s name is called and they are asked for their vote – 4. Ballot written vote that provides for secrecy – H. Steps in Making and Disposing (Handling) motions: 1. Member stands and addresses the presiding officer, President, etc.” and waits for recognition. (Division, Point of Order, Appeal do not require recognition so steps 1 and 2 are amended to the situation) 2. Presiding officer assigns the floor by giving recognition to speak. 3. Member states his/her motion by saying move…” “I 4. Another member seconds the motion ensuring that more than one member wants an item of business before the meeting. (Some motions such as Division and Point of Order do not require a second so this step is skipped). 5. The chair states the question on the motion, by saying motion has been “The made and seconded to and announces whether the motion is debatable, amendable and the vote required.” Neither making the motion nor seconding the motion can put it before the assembly or on the floor. Only the chair can do that. (Robert’s Rules of Order)
One tap means to sit down, announce the completion of a vote; or signal adjournment. Two taps means to call the meeting to order. Three taps means for all members to stand in unison. A series of taps may be used on occasion to help restore order. F. Discussion allows members to discuss pros and cons of a debatable motion. 1. Discussion is not just “I with the motion” or “I disagree with the motion,” but why does one agree or disagree with the motion. 2. Discussion should be directed by “the Chair” so that: The member who made the motion has first opportunity to discuss. Members who have not spoken yet are priority to discuss so no person should discuss a motion twice as long as others who have not spoken are seeking recognition to discuss the motion. If possible, “The should alternate discussion between those “for” and those “against” the motion. G. Four Methods of Voting 1. vote – “All those in favor say ‘aye’, all those opposed say ‘no’”. 2. Visual vote – taken by either having members stand or raise their hands; each vote may or may not counted. 3. Roll call – each member’s name is called and they are asked for their vote 4. Ballot – written vote that provides for secrecy H. Steps in Making and Disposing (Handling) motions: 1. Member stands and addresses the presiding officer, President, etc.” and waits for recognition. (Division, Point of Order, Appeal do not require recognition so steps 1 and 2 are amended to the situation) 2. Presiding officer assigns the floor by giving recognition to speak. 3. Member states his/her motion by saying “I move…” 4. Another member seconds the motion ensuring that more than one member wants an item of business before the meeting. (Some motions such as Division and Point of Order do not require a second so this step is skipped). 5. The chair states the question on the motion, by saying “The motion has been made and seconded to and announces whether the motion is debatable, amendable and the vote required.” Neither making the motion nor seconding the motion can put it before the assembly or on the floor. Only the chair can do that. (Robert’s Rules of Order)
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