Parliamentary Procedure Liberty High School Ms. Senff

Mind Moo-ver Objective – QOD – SWBAT research a CDE of interest and report to the group rules/findings SWBAT identify basic rules of parliamentary procedure QOD – What are some skills you can develop by participating in a CDE? What CDE’s are you interested in?

Objective 1: Explain the parliamentary procedure used in an FFA meeting. The key to being involved in FFA meetings is to understand parliamentary procedure. Parliamentary procedure is a certain set of “rules” known as parliamentary law or Robert’s Rules of Order used to maintain order in a meeting.

Where is Parli Pro Used? School Boards Church Groups Civic Organizations (Lions, Rotary, etc…) State & US Senate State & US Assembly FFA Chapters!!!! Etc…

Why is Parli Pro Important? Discuss one thing at a time Hear everyone’s opinion Protect the rights of minorities Make decisions according to the wishes of the majority of the group This is what happens when you don’t use Parli Pro… Video

Objective 1: Explain the parliamentary procedure used in an FFA meeting. The main purposes of parliamentary law is to: Focus on one item at a time. Extend courtesy to everyone. Observe rule of the majority. Ensure the rights of the minority.

Objective 1: Explain the parliamentary procedure used in an FFA meeting. The gavel is the instrument used for maintaining order during a meeting. The gavel is tapped a different number of times to signify: Single tap—call to be seated or when a motion is passed or lost Two taps—calls meeting to order Three taps—calls members to stand during ceremonies.

Objective 1: Explain the parliamentary procedure used in an FFA meeting. The four common voting methods included in FFA meetings are: Voice vote—saying “aye” or “no” Rising vote—standing or show of hands Secret ballot—written ballot Roll call—secretary polls members

Objective 2: Identify and list motions according to purpose and precedence. In order to conduct business efficiently and effectively, all members of an assembly should understand the rules of parliamentary procedure. Understanding the classification, purposes, and ranking of motions helps members function more effectively in meetings.

Objective 2: Identify and list motions according to purpose and precedence. Motions are classified into five categories: They are: Main motions are those which bring an item of business before the assembly. Subsidiary motions assist the assembly in treating or disposing of a main motion. Privileged motions deal with the rights of members of the assembly. Incidental motions arise out of the business being conducted at the meeting. Motions which bring a question again before the assembly are those which call up business for further deliberation.

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LET’S VOTE!! Person A: “I move to…” Person B: “Second” Person C: “It is moved and seconded that….” (Debate) Person C: “Is there any further discussion?” Person C: “Seeing no further debate, we shall proceed to vote” Person C:All those in favor of the motion to: ___ say aye” Person C: “Motion Passes (or fails)”

Thursday, Sept 3rd Mind Moover Objective: SWBAT – practice conducting a meeting and participate in a mock debate using parliamentary procedure QOD: Why do we use Parli Pro? What do you say when you want to make a motion? Then what must happen? Video

Objective 3: Identify and demonstrate the steps necessary to bring up and dispose of business properly. Parliamentary procedure provides rules and procedures for presenting and handling motions to conduct business in an orderly manner. A quorum is required to conduct business. Unless stated otherwise in the constitution and bylaws a quorum is a majority of the membership (50% +1)

Objective 3: Identify and demonstrate the steps necessary to bring up and dispose of business properly. A motion is a formal proposal by a member in a meeting on which the assembly takes certain action. A second to a motion indicates that the member seconding the motion agrees that the motion should come before the meeting. It does not necessary imply that the member seconding the motion favors passing the motion.

Let’s VOTE!! Subject for debate:________ “I move to ________” “I second that motion” **MUST RAISE HAND AND BE CALLED ON BY THE CHAIR IN ORDER TO SPEAK. **EVERYONE MUST SPEAK AT LEAST ONCE!!

Objective 3: Identify and demonstrate the steps necessary to bring up and dispose of business properly. There are three steps by which a motion is normally brought before a meeting. The steps are: A member presents a motion A member rises and addresses the chair by stating “Madam Chair” or “Mr. Chair” After being recognized, the member presents a motion by stating, “I move that…” Another member seconds the motion State “I second the motion,” “I second it,” or “second” If a motion fails to get a second, it dies and the chairperson will proceed to the next agenda item

Objective 3: Identify and demonstrate the steps necessary to bring up and dispose of business properly. The chairperson makes the motion pending to the members by restating the question “it has been moved and seconed that…” A motion is pending after the chair has stated the question The motion then becomes debatable After the motion has been fully debated, a vote is taken and the motion is either passed or lost

Objective 4: Identify and list the subsidiary motions according to purpose and precedence. Subsidiary motions are motions which help dispose of a main motion. They outrank main motions but are of lesser rank than privileged motions.

Objective 4: Identify and list the subsidiary motions according to purpose and precedence. Postpone indefinitely: The purpose of this motion is to kill the main motion. This could be used if only a few people want to discuss the motion and the majority of the group are not interested. To make this motion a member would say, “I move to postpone this motion indefinitely”.

Objective 4: Identify and list the subsidiary motions according to purpose and precedence. Amendments are used to change or improve a motion. Four ways to amend a motion include: (assuming that the motion on the floor is that the chapter take a trip to Disneyland) Addition. “I move to amend the motion by adding on, ‘during spring break,’ so if amended, the motion would read: ‘I move the chapter take a trip to Disneyland, during spring break.’”

Objective 4: Identify and list the subsidiary motions according to purpose and precedence. by striking out “I move to amend the motion by striking out ‘Disneyland,’ so if amended, the motion would read: ‘I move the chapter take a trip.’” Inserting “I move to amend the motion by inserting ‘Magic Mountain,’ so if amended, the motion would read: ‘I move the chapter take a trip to Magic Mountain and Disneyland.’”

Objective 4: Identify and list the subsidiary motions according to purpose and precedence. Strike out and insert “I move to amend the motion by striking out ‘Disneyland’ and inserting ‘Magic Mountain,’ so if amended, the motion would read: ‘I move the chapter take a trip to Magic Mountain.’” After an amendment has been offered, it requires a second.

Objective 4: Identify and list the subsidiary motions according to purpose and precedence. Refer to committee: The purpose of this motion is to assign a committee to further discuss an issue and come to a resolution. The committee will then report back to whomever the motion designates. To make this motion a member would say “I move to refer the motion to a committee of (number), appointed by the chair, to report back at the next meeting.”

Objective 4: Identify and list the subsidiary motions according to purpose and precedence. Postpone to certain time: Action on a pending motion can be put off to a definite day Example: “I move to postpone the motion until the next regular meeting” Previous question: Used to stop debate or discussion and call for a vote. This motion is helpful when the same arguments have been restated over and over. To make this motion a member would say, “I move previous question”. Requires 2/3 vote

Objective 4: Identify and list the subsidiary motions according to purpose and precedence. Limit or extend limits of debate: Used to control the number and length of speeches. Parliamentary procedure allows for two debates per person per motion. Example: “I move that debate be limited to one debate per person per motion.” Or “I move that debate be extended to 3 debates per person per motion.”

Objective 4: Identify and list the subsidiary motions according to purpose and precedence. Lay on the table: To lay the pending question aside temporarily when something else of immediate urgency has arisen. This motion can be used to allow a guest speaker to present and then the tabled motion can be picked up again. Example: “As, the guest speaker has just arrived, I move to lay all pending matters on the table”.

Let’s Practice! Video Main Motion Amendments: Addition “by adding on…” … “So, if amended the motion would read…” By striking out By inserting By Striking out and inserting

Objective 5: Identify and list the privileged motions according to purpose and precedence. Privileged motions are motions that deal with the rights of the members. They are the highest ranking class of motions. Adjourn: To end the meeting. To make this motion a member would say, “I move to adjourn the meeting”.

Objective 5: Identify and list the privileged motions according to purpose and precedence. Recess: Used to take a short intermission in the proceedings when another question is pending. a recess may be no longer than 20 minutes To make this motion a member would say, “I move to recess for 5 minutes”

Objective 6: Identify and list the incidental motions according to purpose and precedence. Incidental motions are motions that arise out of another question which is pending or has just been pending. Object to the Consideration of A Question: To avoid the consideration of an original main motion. Must be made before debate has started To make this motion a member would say, “I object to the consideration of the question”.

Objective 6: Identify and list the incidental motions according to purpose and precedence. Point of Order: To enforce the rules or order of the organization. To make this motion a member would say, “point of order”. Parliamentary Inquiry: To allow a member to receive information about parliamentary law or rules as they relate to the pending question. Example: “Does this motion require a 2/3 vote?”

Objective 6: Identify and list the incidental motions according to purpose and precedence. Appeal: To overrule the chairperson when a member believes the chairperson made a mistake on a ruling. To make this motion a member would say, “I appeal the decision of the chair”. Division of the Assembly: To verify the accuracy of a vote. To make this motion a member would say, “Division”.