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Only urgent matters may interrupt a speaker.  \n• Only one thing (motion) can be discussed at a time.  \nA motion is the topic under discussion (e.g. ,“I move that we add a coffee break to this meeting”) . After being recognized by the president of the board, any member can introduce a motion when no other motion is on the table. A motion requires a second to be considered. If there is no second, the matter isnot considered. Each motion must be disposed of (passed, defeated, tabled, referred to committee, or postponed indefinitely) .  \nHow to do things:  \nYou want to bring up a new idea before the group.  \nAfter recognition by the president of the board, present your motion. A second is required for the motion to go to the floor for discussion, or consideration.  \nYou want to change some of the wording in a motion under discussion.  \nAfter recognition by the president of the board, move to amend by  \n• adding words,  \n• striking words or  \n• striking and inserting words.  \nYou like the idea of a motion being discussed, but you need to reword it beyond simple word changes.  \nMove to substitute your motion for the original motion. If it is seconded, discussion will continue on both motions and eventually the body will vote on which motion they prefer.  \nYou want more study and/or investigation given to the idea being discussed.  \nMove to refer to a committee. Try to be specific as to the charge to the committee.  \nYou want more time personally to study the proposal being discussed.  \nMove to postpone to a definite time or date.  \nYou are tired of the current discussion.  \nMove to limit debate to a set period of time or to a set number of speakers. Requires a 2/3rds vote.  \nYou have heard enough discussion.  \nMove to close the debate. Also referred to as calling the question. This cuts off discussion and brings the assembly to a vote on the pending question only. Requires a 2/3rds vote.  \nYou want to postpone a motion until some later time.  \nMove to table the motion. The motion may be taken from the table after 1 item of business has been conducted. If the motion is not taken from the table by the end of the next meeting, it is  dead. To kill a motion at the time it is tabled requires a 2/3rds vote. A majority is required to table a motion without killing it.  \nYou believe the discussion has drifted away from the agenda and want to bring it back.  \n“Call for orders of the day.”  \nYou want to take a short break.  \nMove to recess for a set period of time.  \nYou want to end the meeting.  \nMove to adjourn.  \nYou are unsure the president of the board announced the results of a vote correctly.  \nWithout being recognized, call for a “division of the house.\" A roll call vote will then be taken.  \nYou are confused about a procedure being used and want clarification.  \nWithout recognition, call for \"Point of Information\" or \"Point of Parliamentary Inquiry.\" The  \npresident of the board will ask you to state your question and will attempt to clarify the situation.  \nYou have changed your mind about something that was voted on earlier in the meeting for which you were on the winning side.  \nMove to reconsider. If the majority agrees, the motion comes back on the floor as though the vote had not occurred.  \nYou want to change an action voted on at an earlier meeting.  \nMove to rescind. If previous written notice is given, a simple majority is required. If no notice is given, a 2/3rds vote is required.  \nUnanimous Consent:  \nIf a matter is considered relatively minor or opposition is not expected, a call for unanimous consent may be requested. If the request is made by others, the president of the board will repeat the request and then pause for objections. If none are heard, the motion passes.  \n• You may INTERRUPT","cbCaijZS7MdGB5oZ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijZS7MdGB5oZ","pdf",328859,"English","# Guiding Principles\n# Motions and How to Handle Them\n# Common Actions During Meetings\n## Interruptions and Procedural Clarifications\n# Unanimous Consent and Member Motions","[{\"question\":\"How does someone introduce a motion during the meeting?\",\"answer\":\"After being recognized by the president of the board, any member can introduce a motion when no other motion is on the table. A motion requires a second to be considered.\"},{\"question\":\"What can a motion be changed to during discussion?\",\"answer\":\"A member can amend a motion by adding words, striking words, or striking and inserting words. 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