Role of Parliamentary Procedure

Main Objectives of Parliamentary Procedure Focus on one item at a time – helps prevent confusion

Main Objectives of Parliamentary Procedure Extend courtesy to everyone – recognize before speaking

Main Objectives of Parliamentary Procedure Observe the rule of majority – keeps unpopular ideas from being adopted

Main Objectives of Parliamentary Procedure Ensure the rights of the minority – all sides can make motions, second motions, discuss and vote

Parliamentary Procedure Using well defined rules from Roberts Rules of Order to conduct business using formal, organized approach

Discussion or Debate Requires a 2/3 majority vote to stop discussion

Fair and Impartial The presiding officer should be fair and impartial

Fair and Impartial He or she should leave the chair’s station and relinquish the chair’s duties to discuss or present a point of view

Rituals Many organizations including FFA have rituals to explain emblems or symbols and to emphasize traditions and beliefs

Rituals Rituals include opening and closing ceremonies, degree ceremonies, creeds, etc.

Agenda A list of what will be done at a business meeting should be prepared before the meeting

CDE The parliamentary procedure career development event is a team leadership activity

CDE Creed, extemporaneous speaking and prepared public speaking are individual leadership activities

Parliamentary Abilities

Main Motion To present a new idea or item of business (only one can be on floor or before the group at the same time)

Main Motion 1. Address presiding officer 2. Receive recognition to speak

Main Motion 3. State motion – “I move to…” or “I move that…”

Main Motion 4. Another member seconds motion (to show that more than one person wants the item of business before the group)

Main Motion 5. Motion is discussed 6. Vote on motion 7. Chair announces result of vote

Adjourn To close the meeting

Refer to Committee Places the motion in a committee and motion should include:

Refer to Committee Number on committee How appointed Powers and duties When to report back

Point of Order Used to correct a parliamentary mistake

Division of Assembly or House To get a counted vote

Amendment To change a motion (requires simple majority vote)

Previous Question To stop discussion (requires a 2/3 majority vote)

Leadership Development